Taniesha Simmons
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Compassionate professional in healthcare, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care coordination, wound care, and medication administration. Excels in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient support and team collaboration. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
ASAP Home Health
Palmdale, CA
10.2015 - 12.2024
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Assisted with patient transfer activities utilizing appropriate equipment and safety measures.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lancaster School District
Lancaster, CA
08.2015 - 11.2024
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Performed specialized health care procedures, including catheterization, gastrostomy tube feedings, and tracheostomy care, ensuring adherence to medical standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT08-2024
Certification in License Vocational Nursing - Nursing
University of Antelope Valley
Lancaster, CA05-2014
Skills
- BLS Certification
- Geriatric care
- Ventilator and tracheotomy care certification
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Compassionate care
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Patient and family communication
- Direct patient care
- Diabetes management
- Nursing processes
- Catheter care
Certification
- Registered Nursing License Number:95398171
- Expiration Date: December 31,2025
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
ASAP Home Health
10.2015 - 12.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lancaster School District
08.2015 - 11.2024
- Registered Nursing License Number:95398171
- Expiration Date: December 31,2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Certification in License Vocational Nursing - Nursing
University of Antelope Valley
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