Nykenge Peterson
Rome,GA
Summary
Professional reliable, dependable, and caring practical nurse graduate seeking a practical nurse position to apply advanced skills and deliver excellent patient care. Has 10+ years of experience in many medical settings including geriatric settings, home health, and crisis units. Very observant and works well with bedridden, physically challenged, memory-impaired clients and clients who are detoxing. Friendly and compassionate with excellent interpersonal communication skills. Adapts well with a team. Is committed to individualized and positive patient care and outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Transporter
Highland rivers CSU
07.2022 - 11.2022
- TRANSPORTED CLIENTS FROM THE CRISIS UNIT TO THEIR NEXT DESTINATION OR PROGRAM WITHIN THE STATE OF GEORGIA.
- FOLLOWED ALL OF THE GUIDELINES AND STATE LAWS WHILE TRANSPORTING.
- IF WORKING ON THE UNIT, I WOULD INTERACT WITH THE CLIENTS, COMFORT THEM, BE A LISTENING EAR, AND SOMETIMES SIT WITH THEM DURING THEIR APPOINTMENTS WITH THEIR COUNSELORS OR PSYCHIATRISTS.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Highland rivers health
02.2020 - 05.2020
- HELPED RESIDENTS WITH THEIR ADLS, SUCH AS BATHING, GROOMING, TOILETING, EATING, AND MOBILITY.
- MEASURED VITAL SIGNS, SUCH AS BLOOD PRESSURE, HEART RATE, RESPIRATIONS, TEMPERATURE, AND RECORDED INTAKE AND OUTPUT FOR THE RESIDENTS.
- LISTENED TO ANY CONCERNS REGARDING THEIR HEALTH AND REPORTED IT BACK TO THE CHARGE NURSE ON DUTY.
- HELPED WITH LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING and COOKING MEALS.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chulio Hills Health & Rehab
03.2016 - 05.2020
- HELPED RESIDENTS WITH THEIR ADLS, SUCH AS BATHING, GROOMING, TOILETING, EATING, AND MOBILITY.
- MEASURED VITAL SIGNS, SUCH AS BLOOD PRESSURE, HEART RATE, RESPIRATIONS, TEMPERATURE, AND RECORDED INTAKE AND OUTPUT FOR THE RESIDENTS.
- ALSO LISTENED TO ANY CONCERNS REGARDING THEIR HEALTH AND REPORTED IT BACK TO THE CHARGE NURSE ON DUTY.
- PROVIDED RESTORATIVE AND REHABILITATION FOR RESIDENTS TO MAINTAIN OR REGAIN PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING.
- WEIGHED ALL RESIDENTS' MONTHLY AND WEEKLY WEIGHTS FOR RESIDENTS WHO WERE FLAGGED DURING WEEKLY CAREPLAN MEETINGS.
Cashier
Wendy's
08.2015 - 01.2016
- MAINTAINED CASH REGISTERS, KEPT DINING ROOM CLEAN, KEPT CONDIMENT STAND STOCKED, HANDLED CASH, AND TOOK CUSTOMERS' ORDERS.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bonterra nursing center
06.2013 - 08.2014
- HELPED RESIDENTS WITH THEIR ADLS, SUCH AS BATHING, GROOMING, TOILETING, EATING, AND MOBILITY.
- MEASURED VITAL SIGNS, SUCH AS BLOOD PRESSURE, HEART RATE, RESPIRATIONS, TEMPERATURE, AND RECORDED INTAKE AND OUTPUT FOR THE RESIDENTS.
- LISTENED TO ANY CONCERNS REGARDING THEIR HEALTH AND REPORTED IT BACK TO THE CHARGE NURSE ON DUTY.
Certified Nursing Assistant/HHA
Right at home
06.2010 - 05.2013
- HELPED RESIDENTS WITH THEIR ADLS, SUCH AS BATHING, GROOMING, TOILETING, EATING, AND MOBILITY.
- MEASURED VITAL SIGNS, SUCH AS BLOOD PRESSURE, HEART RATE, RESPIRATIONS, TEMPERATURE, AND RECORDED INTAKE AND OUTPUT FOR THE RESIDENTS.
- ALSO LISTENED TO ANY CONCERNS REGARDING THEIR HEALTH AND REPORTED IT BACK TO THE CHARGE NURSE ON DUTY.
- HELPED WITH LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, COOKING MEALS, GROCERY SHOPPING, AND RUNNING ERRANDS.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fifth Avenue Health Care
04.2012 - 04.2013
- HELPED RESIDENTS WITH THEIR ADLS, SUCH AS BATHING, GROOMING, TOILETING, EATING, AND MOBILITY.
- MEASURED VITAL SIGNS, SUCH AS BLOOD PRESSURE, HEART RATE, RESPIRATIONS, TEMPERATURE, AND RECORDED INTAKE AND OUTPUT FOR THE RESIDENTS.
- LISTENED TO ANY CONCERNS REGARDING THEIR HEALTH AND REPORTED IT BACK TO THE CHARGE NURSE ON DUTY.
Feeder/Packer
Sara Lee Bakery
11.2010 - 07.2011
- FED COOKIES OFF THE CONVEYOR BELT INTO THE WRAPPING MACHINE.
- SWITCHED TO THE PACKER POSITION TO PACK COOKIES INTO THE BOXES AS THEY CAME OUT OF THE MACHINE.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chulio Hills Health & Rehab
10.2006 - 10.2010
- HELPED RESIDENTS WITH THEIR ADLS, SUCH AS BATHING, GROOMING, TOILETING, EATING, AND MOBILITY.
- MEASURED VITAL SIGNS, SUCH AS BLOOD PRESSURE, HEART RATE, RESPIRATIONS, TEMPERATURE, AND RECORDED INTAKE AND OUTPUT FOR THE RESIDENTS.
- ALSO LISTENED TO ANY CONCERNS REGARDING THEIR HEALTH AND REPORTED IT BACK TO THE CHARGE NURSE ON DUTY.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA12.2024
Skills
- Friendly disposition
- Reliable
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Consistency
- Record-keeping
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Homecare
- Vital signs
- Critical Care
- Time management
- Empathy
- Nutrition
- Social Skills
- Understanding of common disorders
- Interpersonal
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-focused care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- End-of-life care
- Adaptable
- Geriatric Care
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Maintaining privacy
- Valid [GA] driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Time Management
- CPR Certification
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 2007
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Transporter
Highland rivers CSU
07.2022 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Highland rivers health
02.2020 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chulio Hills Health & Rehab
03.2016 - 05.2020
Cashier
Wendy's
08.2015 - 01.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bonterra nursing center
06.2013 - 08.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fifth Avenue Health Care
04.2012 - 04.2013
Feeder/Packer
Sara Lee Bakery
11.2010 - 07.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant/HHA
Right at home
06.2010 - 05.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chulio Hills Health & Rehab
10.2006 - 10.2010
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
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