Stacy G. Higgins
Picayune
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bedford Care of Picayune
Picayune
10.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during personal care activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with implementing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and enhance their care experience.
- Facilitated mobility for patients, aiding in ambulation and transferring to prevent falls.
- Monitored fluid intake and output, reporting significant changes to nursing staff.
- Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on best practices in patient care.
- Supported patients during rehabilitation exercises to promote recovery and mobility.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crown Health Care Services
Mobile
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided compassionate support to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during personal care activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with implementing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and enhance their care experience.
- Documented patient progress and care activities accurately in medical records.
- Facilitated mobility for patients, aiding in ambulation and transferring to prevent falls.
- Monitored fluid intake and output, reporting significant changes to nursing staff.
- Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on best practices in patient care.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Leakesville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Leakesville
06.2017 - 03.2021
- Provided compassionate support to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during personal care activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with implementing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Monitored fluid intake and output, reporting significant changes to nursing staff.
- Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on best practices in patient care.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Public Service Worker
City Of Citronelle
Citronelle
12.2007 - 03.2017
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Cleaned up debris from streets following completion of a project.
- Repaired damaged roads utilizing cold patching methods when needed.
- Installed signs along roadways warning motorists of upcoming construction zones.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating tools and machinery on the job site.
- Operated light construction equipment such as tractors, mowers, blowers, trimmers and other power tools.
- Removed debris from walkways and driveways with rakes or leaf blowers.
- Performed regular maintenance of grounds, including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and planting.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Assisted in the preparation of soil for seeding or sodding lawns.
- Repaired fences, decks and other structures on the property when needed.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
- Conducting regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used for street cleaning operations.
- Painting curbs and parking lots to create designated areas for vehicles.
- Operating cleaning equipment such as power brooms, vacuums, and pressure washers.
- Removing fallen branches from trees after storms or heavy winds.
- Cleaning graffiti from walls, buildings, and other surfaces.
- Repairing broken or damaged street signs and other infrastructure.
- Kept storm drains free from trash to prevent clogs and water pollution.
- Communicating with colleagues when working in teams on larger projects.
- Erected signs and cones to divert traffic in active work areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Rural health care
Leakesville
02.2005 - 11.2007
- Provided compassionate support to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during personal care activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with implementing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Facilitated mobility for patients, aiding in ambulation and transferring to prevent falls.
- Monitored fluid intake and output, reporting significant changes to nursing staff.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Apparel Sales Associate
Freds
Citronelle
09.2002 - 11.2003
- Organized clothing racks according to size, color, style or other criteria for easy identification by customers.
- Maintained a neat and orderly appearance of the store merchandise.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store to ensure they had a positive shopping experience.
- Assisted customers in selecting apparel items that best fit their needs and preferences.
- Identified customer complaints or issues and provided prompt solutions to resolve them.
- Assisted with weekly inventory management tasks such as counting stock, restocking shelves and verifying shipments.
- Conducted visual inspections of all incoming merchandise for damages or defects prior to displaying it on the sales floor.
- Operated cash registers accurately while processing all forms of payments including credit cards, checks and cash payments.
Cook
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Citronelle
01.2000 - 06.2002
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation during peak hours.
- Prepared a variety of menu items following established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained consistent food safety standards during meal preparation and storage.
- Executed daily cleaning schedules to uphold hygiene standards in kitchen areas.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations through regular safety audits.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
Security Officer
Champion International
Citronelle
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
Education
GED -
Fruitdale High School
Fruitdale, AL05-1993
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Personal care assistance
- Infection control
- Care plan implementation
- Medical record documentation
- Mobility support
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Compassionate caregiving
- Problem solving
- Continuous learning
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- HIPAA compliance
- Condition monitoring
- Companionship and emotional support
- Maintaining privacy
- Vital sign recording
- Meal planning
- Healthcare ethics
- Compassionate caregiver
- Quality assurance controls
- Patient-focused care
- General housekeeping
- Light housekeeping
- Direct patient care
Certification
certified nurses assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bedford Care of Picayune
10.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crown Health Care Services
05.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Leakesville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
06.2017 - 03.2021
Public Service Worker
City Of Citronelle
12.2007 - 03.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Rural health care
02.2005 - 11.2007
Apparel Sales Associate
Freds
09.2002 - 11.2003
Cook
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
01.2000 - 06.2002
Security Officer
Champion International
01.1999 - 01.2000
GED -
Fruitdale High School