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Tobitha Somerville

Hinesville,GA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care and emotional support. Experienced in electronic charting and vital sign monitoring, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Strong ability to communicate effectively and adapt to various patient needs, ensuring seamless care coordination. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient comfort and well-being.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Magnolia Manor Nursing Home
04.2025 - 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.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • 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.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.

Certified Nursing Assistant

North Las Vegas Care Center
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Central Nursing Agency
06.2020 - 01.2021
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Dialysis Technician

Davita Dailysis
05.2015 - 06.2020
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Signature Healthcare
12.2012 - 05.2015
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Education

Technical - Certified Nursing Assistant

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
02.1996

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Electronic charting
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Basic life support
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliable team player
  • Compassionate caregiver

Certification

  • Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant Registry(CN0028901213)
  • CPR(BLS)

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Magnolia Manor Nursing Home
04.2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

North Las Vegas Care Center
12.2021 - 12.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Central Nursing Agency
06.2020 - 01.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant/Dialysis Technician

Davita Dailysis
05.2015 - 06.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Signature Healthcare
12.2012 - 05.2015

Technical - Certified Nursing Assistant

Gadsden State Community College

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