Terra Nickens
Lancaster,VA
Summary
- Dynamic professional with a proven track record in classroom management and patient care, honed across roles at Lancaster County Public Schools and healthcare settings. Excelled in providing personalized support and fostering academic success, leveraging skills in effective communication and conflict resolution. Demonstrated expertise in computer skills and a calm demeanor, achieving significant improvements in student and patient well-being. Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking. Goal-oriented IA caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
- State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
- Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Lancaster County Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rappahannock Westminster-canterbury
03.2018 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Healthcare
07.2018 - 10.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dockside Health And Rehab Center
07.2006 - 07.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Front End Associate
Food Lion
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Welcomed and engaged customers, offering assistance with locating or retrieving merchandise.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Rappahannock Community College
Saluda, VANo Degree - Nursing Assistance
Rappahannock Community College
Saluda, VA05.2006
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, VA06.1993
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Skills
- ADLs Assistance
- Disability Care
- Inpatient Care
- Meal Planning
- Classroom Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Inclusion
- Customer Service
- Ability to Lift 40 Pounds
- Register Opening and Closing
- Positive Customer Engagement
- Operate Cash Register
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Lancaster County Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Healthcare
07.2018 - 10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rappahannock Westminster-canterbury
03.2018 - Current
Front End Associate
Food Lion
10.2016 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dockside Health And Rehab Center
07.2006 - 07.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Rappahannock Community College
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
Rappahannock Community College
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
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