LANICQUA SIMMONS
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OBJECTIVES
I’m highly organized and efficient in fast-pace multitasking environment; able to prioritize effectively to accomplish objectives with creativity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude. Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through five years of experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. BLS and CPR certified (current).
EDUCATION
Trident Technical College
January- March 2003 certification
Introduction to Phlebotomy certification
Introduction to being a companion certification
CPR certification (current)
CNA certification
EXPERIENCE
Medical University of South Carolina 171 Ashley Avenue
CNA/ Patient Care Tech October 4th 2004 – August 30th 2016
Provide high-quality patient care as an in-demand per-diem CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings.
Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing.
Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care.
Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming.
Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, performing lab draws and glucose checks, and providing pre- and post-operative care.
Adhered to safety guidelines; completed hospital’s three-hour Patient Safety Training Program.
Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients’ status.
Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
SKILLS
EKG/ Telemetry
In and Out Cauterization
Patient Care & Safety
Diagnostic Testing
Medical Terminology
Electronic Medical Records
Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
Privacy / HIPAA Regulations
Patient Advocacy and Support
Strong basic math and verbal skills.