Shurmekua Nickelberry
Hot Springs
Summary
With a proven track record at Southern Medical Center, I excel in delivering high-quality patient care and HIPAA compliance. My expertise includes electronic charting and fostering a team-oriented environment. Notably improved patient safety measures, significantly reducing fall incidents. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal aspects of nursing assistance, I am committed to enhancing patient wellbeing and team efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Medical Center
08.2023 - 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.
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- 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.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eastern Maine Medical Center
07.2021 - 08.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Van Driver
The Springs of Parks Avenue
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with last-minute route changes, successfully navigating unfamiliar areas while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
- Utilized maps, GPS, landmarks and traffic conditions to expertly navigate to and from destinations efficiently.
- Promoted safe driving habits within the team by consistently following traffic laws and regulations.
- Conducted inspections on vehicles prior to use at beginning of shift each day.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Springs of Park Avenue
11.2018 - 07.2021
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred
05.2018 - 07.2021
- 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.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Certificate - Medication Aide
UACCH
Hot Springs, AR02-2009
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Reliable team player
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Electronic charting
- End-of-life care
- Feeding assistance
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Van Driver
The Springs of Parks Avenue
11.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eastern Maine Medical Center
07.2021 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Springs of Park Avenue
11.2018 - 07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred
05.2018 - 07.2021
Certificate - Medication Aide
UACCH
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