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AISHA JENKINS

Clarksville

Summary

Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Newberry Hospital, excelling in EKG proficiency and vital signs assessment. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and meticulous documentation. Committed to fostering patient well-being and safety, while delivering exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

REHAB AIDE ASSISTANT

NEWBERRY HOSPITAL
NEWBERRY
02.2022 - 03.2025
  • Assisted patients in post-therapy exercises, ensuring their safety and comfort.
  • Arranged equipment and clinical stock for therapy sessions.
  • Documented and maintained records of patients, equipment, fax documents, copier, charting, and clinical stock.
  • Assist with operational, clerical, cleaning and technical duties related to maintenance of the department
  • Open and close the wellness center and monitoring wellness clients while they are in the wellness center.
  • Trained and exercised the disabled and injured, strengthening their bodies and emotional well-being for coping with disability.
  • Prepared exercise and therapeutic plans based on individual patient needs.
  • Records each patient’s exercises, progress, and any concerns during sessions.
  • Assist with adult therapy and pediatrics wellness care.
  • Assist Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapist or exercise physiologist in preparation of patients for direct treatment and treatment under direct supervision of care.

TEACHER ASSISTANT TO LEAD

NEWBERRY CHILD DEVELOPMENT
NEWBERRY
09.2021 - 03.2025
  • Developed and implanted age-appropriate lesson plans that enhanced cognitive, social, and emotional development.
  • Monitored and recorded children’s progress, communicating with parents and caregivers regularly.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and engaging classroom environment by sterilizing and disinfecting children’s toys and surfaces.
  • Supervised and engaged children in age-appropriate activities between newborn and 5-year-old classrooms.
  • Ensured cleanliness of the premises and took measures to prevent accidents.
  • Designed and implemented behavior modification techniques.
  • Read to children and taught them simple drawings, handcrafts, songs, and other activities.
  • Instructed children in healthy personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits. And evaluate progress through assessments.
  • Preparing classroom materials, assisting with lesson plans, and providing individualized attention to students who may require extra help.

REHAB NURSE ASSISTANT

ENCOMPASS REHAB HOSPITAL
COLUMBIA
07.2019 - 04.2021
  • Assist residents with performing basic tasks such as eating, dressing, and toileting when necessary.
  • Respond immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alert medical staff to pending emergencies.
  • Encourage all residents to get exercise and participate in scheduled activities.
  • Engage in housekeeping tasks such as replacing linens on beds, cleaning patient rooms, and removing and replacing trash bags.
  • Document the patient’s vitals, intake, and outtake such as food, BMS, and urine.
  • Observe any little detail that has a big effect on each patient’s treatment plan.
  • Attend unit-based counseling meetings to change new procedures for the unit.
  • Assist with the physical care of patients diagnosed with traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury, Sternum Precaution patients, Hip fracture Precaution Patients.

NURSING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

PALMETTO HEALTH HOSPITAL
COLUMBIA
05.2015 - 02.2019
  • Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
  • Perform healthcare-related tasks such as monitoring vital signs and physiotherapists.
  • Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
  • Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or companionship, personal care or help in adjusting to a new lifestyle.
  • Floated to all three hospitals such as Richland, Baptist, and Parkridge performing all safety and hygiene protocols from all floor levels of care.

BEHAVIOR HEALTH ASSISTANT

SC DEPT. OF MENTAL HEALTH
COLUMBIA
12.2014 - 05.2015
  • Monitor the patient’s physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
  • Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
  • Take and record measures of the patient physical condition using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
  • Assist patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping bed, clothing, or living areas clean.
  • Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

COLUMBIA HEART HOSPITAL
COLUMBIA
10.2013 - 06.2014
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping rooms neat and clean.
  • Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
  • Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
  • Perform EKG’s (50 or more a day) to administer routine diagnostic tests.
  • Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart.

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

AGAPE SENIOR CARE
COLUMBIA
05.2013 - 09.2013
  • Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.

CARE MANAGER

HARBOR CHASE RETIREMENT INC.
COLUMBIA
02.2012 - 11.2012
  • Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
  • Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
  • Instruct and advise clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, and nutrition.
  • Perform housekeeping duties and answering call lights.

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

FLEMINGS HOMECARE INC.
COLUMBIA
06.2011 - 12.2011
  • Change bed linens or make beds, feed patients, or assist patients to eat or drink and turn or reposition bedridden patients.
  • Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.

Education

Adult Mental Health First Aid -

USA Assoc.
NEWBERRY, SC
02.2026

CPR -

American Heart Assoc.
COLUMBIA, SC
10.2024

Mental Health Diploma -

Light University
FOREST, VA
08.2024

Life Coach Grad. -

Grace Coaching Academy
LUGOFF, SC
05.2023

Certificate for Early Care and Education Professional -

Newberry College
Newberry, SC
09.2021

Phlebotomist -

New Hope Medical Training
GREENSBORO, NC
07.2020

Medical Assistant -

Fortis College
COLUMBIA, SC
12.2013

High School Diploma -

Eau Claire High
COLUMBIA, SC
05.2009

Skills

  • EKG proficiency
  • Blood specimen management
  • Vital signs assessment
  • Venipuncture techniques
  • Safety in blood collection
  • Customer service skills
  • Telephone communication
  • Reporting and documentation

References

References available upon request.

Volunteer Experience

SHULER CARE, HOMECARE VOLUNTEER, COLUMBIA, SC, 2007-06, 2010-06, Maintain records of patient’s care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager., Check patients’ pulse, temperature, and respiration., Help patients moving in and out of beds, and baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming., Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their care., Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients according to prescribed diets.

Timeline

REHAB AIDE ASSISTANT

NEWBERRY HOSPITAL
02.2022 - 03.2025

TEACHER ASSISTANT TO LEAD

NEWBERRY CHILD DEVELOPMENT
09.2021 - 03.2025

REHAB NURSE ASSISTANT

ENCOMPASS REHAB HOSPITAL
07.2019 - 04.2021

NURSING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

PALMETTO HEALTH HOSPITAL
05.2015 - 02.2019

BEHAVIOR HEALTH ASSISTANT

SC DEPT. OF MENTAL HEALTH
12.2014 - 05.2015

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

COLUMBIA HEART HOSPITAL
10.2013 - 06.2014

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

AGAPE SENIOR CARE
05.2013 - 09.2013

CARE MANAGER

HARBOR CHASE RETIREMENT INC.
02.2012 - 11.2012

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

FLEMINGS HOMECARE INC.
06.2011 - 12.2011

Adult Mental Health First Aid -

USA Assoc.

CPR -

American Heart Assoc.

Mental Health Diploma -

Light University

Life Coach Grad. -

Grace Coaching Academy

Certificate for Early Care and Education Professional -

Newberry College

Phlebotomist -

New Hope Medical Training

Medical Assistant -

Fortis College

High School Diploma -

Eau Claire High

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