Tenika Simmons
Summary
Highly skilled, experienced, and detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with over 13 years of experience in Nursing, Patient Care, Healthcare, and Caregiving.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Best Choice Home Health Care
Atlanta,Ga
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records, enhancing communication between care teams.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management strategies.
Hospice Specialist
Crossroads Hospice
06.2018 - Current
- Educates and supervises patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques, and nursing care needs.
- Responds to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documents patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications, and prior treatment.
- Assesses patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
CNA Caregiver
Homecare Assistance
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and minimized discomfort by assisting with feeding, dressing, and bathing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
Caregiver
Acumen Fiscal Agent, LLC
05.2010 - 04.2017
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
Contracted Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar Healthcare
05.2010 - 06.2011
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs, and preparing assistive devices.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Catherine Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 05.2010
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, conducted routine checks on patient vitals (blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rates), and operated specialized medical equipment.
- Assisted patient with daily living activities and minimized discomfort by assisting with feeding, dressing, and bathing.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, and adhered to medical center policies and procedures.Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs, and medical information history.Guided patients to exam rooms, answers general questions, and prepares patients for physicians by explaining processes.
Home Health Aide
Camillia Home Health
05.2007 - 07.2008
Education
High School Diploma -
G.W Carver
New Orleans, LA05.1997
Skills
- Nursing
- Patient Care
- Patient Service
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Patient Support
- Quality Assurance
- Personnel Support
- Customer Relations
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
CN0012813094
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Best Choice Home Health Care
02.2026 - Current
Hospice Specialist
Crossroads Hospice
06.2018 - Current
CNA Caregiver
Homecare Assistance
04.2016 - 05.2018
Caregiver
Acumen Fiscal Agent, LLC
05.2010 - 04.2017
Contracted Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar Healthcare
05.2010 - 06.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Catherine Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 05.2010
Home Health Aide
Camillia Home Health
05.2007 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
G.W Carver