Taretta Nimmons
Bamberg,SC
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with a solid foundation in clinical skills, empathy, and a calm demeanor. Committed to providing exceptional patient care through a holistic approach. Seeking a nursing position to positively impact patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prisma Health Richland
Columbia, SC
09.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Patient Support Technician
Prisma Health Richland
Columbia, SC
10.2021 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Orangeburg County Disabilities And Special Needs Board
Orangeburg, SC
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Orangeburg Technical College
Orangeburg, SC08.2024
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC06.2020
Certificate - Patient Care Technician
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC04.2019
Skills
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Sterilizing Equipment Use
- Patient Transport
- Nursing Assistant
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Emotional Support
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Wound management
- Tracheostomy care
Certification
- NCET - ECG Technician
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prisma Health Richland
09.2024 - Current
Patient Support Technician
Prisma Health Richland
10.2021 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Orangeburg County Disabilities And Special Needs Board
05.2021 - 10.2021
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Certificate - Patient Care Technician
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Diploma - Nursing
Orangeburg Technical College