Assistant Certified Nursing

LATASHA HICKS

**** * ****** **** ** Apt *B, Durham, NC 27701 H : 919-***-**** C : 919-***-**** ************.***@*******.***

Professional Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant with 2+ years’ experience in fast -paced environment handling confidential paperwork,

a dministering medication and providing quality patient care. Detail -oriented student with strong technical skills

a nd the ability to learn concepts quickly.

Licenses

CPR certified through American Heart Association

B LS - Basic Life Support

Certified Nursing Assistant

Skill Highlights

Clinical training Active listening skills

P roblem resolution ability Sharp problem solver

CPR/BLS certified Courteous demeanor

Strong organizational skills Energetic work attitude

Professional Experience

Certified Nursing Assistant

03/2012 to 0 9/2012

Select Specialty Hospital

Durham, North Carolina

Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.

Collected urine and fecal samples.

Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.

Directed patients in prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs.

Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal tube, G -tube, J -tube, and regular catheter insertion.

Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages,

a nd daily inputs and outputs.

Assisted with ADLs.

Nurse Aide I

06/2011 to 1 0/2011

Warren Hills Nursing Center

Warrenton, North Carolina

P repared patient rooms prior to their arrival.

Collected urine and fecal samples.

A ssisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.

Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.

Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters.

Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.

Assisted with ADLs.

Corp Member

10/2010 to 0 2/2011

AmeriCorps NCCC

D enver, Colorado

AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) strengthens communities and develops leaders

t hrough direct, team -based national and community service. In partnership with non -profits secular and

f aith based local municipalities, state governments, federal government, national and state parks, Indian

tribes, and schools, members complete service projects throughout the region they are assigned.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science : Health Care Administration

University of Phoenix

Phoenix, A rizona

Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant

2010

Blue Ridge Job Corps

Phoenix, V irginia

High School Diploma

2009

Vance Granville Community College

Phoenix, North Carolina

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