Lakiera Washington
Hahira
Summary
Energetic and compassionate with natural ability to connect with patients, creating positive healthcare environment. Possesses foundational knowledge in patient care protocols and medical terminology, combined with skills in taking vital signs and assisting with basic medical procedures. Committed to contributing to patient recovery and well-being through dedicated support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
Archbold Memorial Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Providing direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, performing basic procedures, and documenting patient information, all while actively learning and applying theoretical knowledge in a clinical setting, with the primary goal of enhancing the clinical skills and judgment before becoming a licensed nurse
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration; assisting patients with basic tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and eating; preparing and administering some medications; collecting specimens for lab tests; monitoring patients; and recording treatment
- Errands, medication reminders, assist with walking, eating, and bathing
Customer Service Representative
Sykes Incorporated
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Answer phones, assist with account, trouble shoot, tech support, place orders, tracking, accept payment
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Georgia Nursing Care
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration; assisting patients with basic tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and eating; preparing and administering some medications; collecting specimens for lab tests; monitoring patients; and recording treatment
Lead cashier
Toys R Us
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Mark downs, returns, customer service desk, stocking, paper work
Security Guard
Metro One Loss Prevention
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Responsibilities Control access to facility and shipping goods
- Redirect traffic
- Patrol perimeter
- Accomplishments I helped control the possibility of losing money for Home Depot
- Skills Used Math, writing, reading, communication, customer support
Education
Bachelor's - Business Administration
American Public University System
Global Region, GA10-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA03.2025
Associates - Pre-Nursing
Georgia military college
Valdosta, GA03.2015
High school diploma -
Valdosta High School
Valdosta, GA05.2013
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Caregiving
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Crisis management
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Feeding assistance
- Electronic charting
- Mobility assistance
- Wound care
- Patient assessment
- Injection administration
- Infection control
- Health promotion
- Family education
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient needs assessment
- Cultural history
- Personal support
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomist, 03/31/27
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED), 01/31/26
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Archbold Memorial Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
04.2019 - 05.2020
Customer Service Representative
Sykes Incorporated
10.2018 - 03.2019
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Georgia Nursing Care
05.2018 - 09.2018
Lead cashier
Toys R Us
11.2017 - 04.2018
Security Guard
Metro One Loss Prevention
05.2015 - 07.2016
Associates - Pre-Nursing
Georgia military college
High school diploma -
Valdosta High School
Bachelor's - Business Administration
American Public University System
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
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