Tenika Simmons
Lithonia
Summary
Highly skilled, experienced, and detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with over 13 years of experience in Nursing, Patient Care, Healthcare, and Caregiving.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
GQR Global Travel Staffing
Rapid Response Team
01.2021 - Current
- Recognized and treated COVID-19 symptoms according to established policies and practices.
- Contributed to a streamlined testing process by maintaining organized records and tracking test results accurately.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Hospice Specialist
Crossroads Hospice
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Educates and supervises patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques, and nursing care needs
- Responds to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Documents patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications, and prior treatment
- Assesses patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
CNA Caregiver
Homecare Assistance
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and minimized discomfort by assisting with feeding, dressing, and bathing
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
Caregiver
Acumen Fiscal Agent, LLC
05.2010 - 04.2017
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments, and shopping trips
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
Contracted Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar Healthcare
05.2010 - 06.2011
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs, and preparing assistive devices
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Catherine Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 05.2010
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, conducted routine checks on patient vitals (blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rates), and operated specialized medical equipment
- Assisted patient with daily living activities and minimized discomfort by assisting with feeding, dressing, and bathing
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, and adhered to medical center policies and procedures
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs, and medical information history
- Guided patients to exam rooms, answers general questions, and prepares patients for physicians by explaining processes.
Home Health Aide
Camillia Home Health
05.2007 - 07.2008
Skill Areas
- Nursing
- Integrity
- Data Entry
- Processing
- Scheduling
- Compliance
- Patient Care
- Patient Service
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Patient Support
- Team Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Personnel Support
- Staff Management
- Customer Relations
- Office Management
- Medical Terminology
- Administrative Support
- Database Management
- Front Desk Management
- Operations Management
- Supervisory Management
- Staff Development & Training
Timeline
GQR Global Travel Staffing
Rapid Response Team
01.2021 - Current
Hospice Specialist
Crossroads Hospice
06.2018 - 01.2021
CNA Caregiver
Homecare Assistance
04.2016 - 05.2018
Caregiver
Acumen Fiscal Agent, LLC
05.2010 - 04.2017
Contracted Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar Healthcare
05.2010 - 06.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Catherine Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 05.2010
Home Health Aide
Camillia Home Health
05.2007 - 07.2008
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