Tkeyah Nickson
19030 Cedar Ave,Illinois
Summary
Accomplished LPN with extensive experience at Aliya of Oak lawn and Kare, excelling in medication administration, monitoring of patient safety and infection control. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and empathetic communication, enhancing patient satisfaction. Proficient in geriatric care, behavioral and mental health, psychiatric care management, chronic disease management, fostering improved health outcomes and patient relationships. Adhere to patient needs based on diagnosis and facilitating high level quality of care for all patients. Demonstrating a positive and welcoming attitude.
Overview
2016
2016
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lexington of Lombard
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures and documentation, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the medical team promptly for timely interventions.
- Implemented individualized care plans based on resident needs, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient areas, contributing to a safe environment for residents.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookedale Senior Living
Chicago Illinois
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, recording vital signs accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living spaces, adhering to health standards.
- Educated residents on health management strategies, fostering independence and wellness.
- Monitored resident behavior and reported changes to nursing staff promptly for timely intervention.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and facility protocols, enhancing team performance.
- 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.
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
LICENSE Practical Nurse - Nursing Education
Verve College
Oak Brook, IL11.2022
High School Diploma - High School Diploma
Corliss High School
Chicago, IL06.2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- ADL assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Preventive care
- Behavioral assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Home health care
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Psychotropic medications
- Psychiatric monitoring
- Psychiatric and behavioral overseeing
- Tracking symptoms
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Strong clinical judgment
- Nursing intervention evaluations
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookedale Senior Living
01.2014 - 02.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lexington of Lombard
LICENSE Practical Nurse - Nursing Education
Verve College
High School Diploma - High School Diploma
Corliss High School