Terra Nickens
Lancaster,VA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in supporting students with special needs. Skilled in clear communication and personalized student support, fostering positive learning environments.
Experienced Teacher's Assistant with a focus on individualized education programs and team collaboration. Proven ability to monitor student progress and adapt instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring all students thrive.
Compassionate and adaptable professional with extensive experience in personalized care and educational support. Known for fostering positive relationships and enhancing student engagement through tailored programs and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Northern Neck Regional Special Education
Lancaster, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted educators in implementing individualized education programs for students with diverse needs.
- Supported classroom management by facilitating structured activities and promoting positive behavior.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to develop instructional materials tailored to student learning styles.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding academic performance and engagement.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury
Irvington, VA
03.2017 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, monitoring vital signs and reporting changes promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living spaces, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices for patient care and handling procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Hospice Care Middle Peninsula
Gloucester Va
07.2018 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents' needs.
- Implemented improvements in patient mobility assistance, enhancing overall resident independence.
- Documented daily care activities accurately, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and families, fostering a supportive community environment.
- 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.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, monitoring vital signs and reporting changes promptly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dockside Health and Rehab Center
Locust Hill, VA
07.2006 - 07.2018
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, monitoring vital signs and reporting changes promptly.
Customer Service Leader
Food Lion
Kilmarnock, VA
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer, ensuring balanced end-of-shift reports.
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies and ensuring financial integrity.
- Led customer service team to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
- Developed training programs to improve staff performance and customer interactions.
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
Rasmussen University
Ocala, FLCertificate - Nursing Assistant
Rappahannock Community College
Saluda, VA04-2006
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High
Lancaster, VA06-1993
Skills
- Targeted educational support
- Optimistic mindset
- Effective communication
- Patient and understanding approach
- Experienced in software tools
- Positive attitude
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Computer skills
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Northern Neck Regional Special Education
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Hospice Care Middle Peninsula
07.2018 - 10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury
03.2017 - Current
Customer Service Leader
Food Lion
09.2016 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dockside Health and Rehab Center
07.2006 - 07.2018
Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
Rasmussen University
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Rappahannock Community College
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High