Victor Nesmith
559 Glenmanor Drive Irmo
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC
07.2021 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Feeding Assistance: Providing feeding support to patients with special dietary needs.
- Fall Prevention: Implement fall prevention strategies to ensure patient safety.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
Certified Nursing Assistant
All Seasons Hospice
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided end-of-life care for patients while respecting their dignity and personal wishes, allowing them to pass comfortably.
- Prevented bedsores and other complications by regularly repositioning patients and maintaining proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding while preserving their autonomy whenever possible.
- Demonstrated flexibility in scheduling availability by working evenings, weekends, holidays as needed to accommodate changing staffing requirements at various hospice facilities within the region.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
CM Tucker Department of Mental Health
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Managed complex medical conditions such as dementia, diabetes, Parkinson''s disease, and cardiovascular disorders among elderly residents within the facility.
- Worked on a unit that was on lock down for most of my time there
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rice Home
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SCHigh School Diploma -
Dutch Fork High School
1400 Old Tamah Road, Irmo, SC 2906306-2009
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- End-of-life care
- Feeding assistance
- Patient lifting
- Rehabilitation Support
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
Was awarded Employee of the Month at CM Tucker as well as All Seasons Hospice.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC
07.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
09.2020 - 07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
All Seasons Hospice
10.2019 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rice Home
03.2018 - 12.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
CM Tucker Department of Mental Health
03.2017 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Midlands Technical College
High School Diploma -
Dutch Fork High School
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