Nikeita Reid-Laing
Decatur
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with experience in medication administration and personal care support. Known for effective communication and ensuring patient dignity while assisting with daily living activities. Ready to contribute to a safe and supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Glenwood Healthcare & Rehab
06.2025 - Current
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions and reported changes in health status to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
- Maintained accurate medication records, enhancing accountability and traceability of administered doses.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alliant Home Health
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures to promote a safe environment for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- 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.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Charlotte Web Private Homecare
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs to report changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Supported nursing staff by maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
- Administered medications as prescribed, adhering to safety protocols.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Education
No Degree -
Titchfield High School
Portland, JamaicaHigh School Diploma -
Port Antonio High School
Portland, Jamaica06-2009
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs documentation
- Vital sign monitoring
- ADL support
- Blood pressure measurement
- HIPAA compliance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Medication administration
- Mobility assistance
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Glenwood Healthcare & Rehab
06.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alliant Home Health
05.2025 - 09.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Charlotte Web Private Homecare
04.2025 - 08.2025
No Degree -
Titchfield High School
High School Diploma -
Port Antonio High School