Kameron Sims

Experience

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  The Aspenwood Company

  Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

  Resident Care Assistant / Caregiver

  • Assisted and performed ADLs for independent and total care patients respectfully.• Participated in monthly weighing for residents (or as directed by LVN/RN/manager).• Collected vital signs as needed.• Ensured a clean and safe environment for residents to walk and interact with.• Practiced proper de-escalation and redirection techniques. • Communicated with resident’s families.• Participated in engaging and enriching activities with residents.

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  Houston Methodist

  Feb 2023 - now

  • Responsible for collecting vital signs and blood sugars upon admission.• Assists the RN with triage and collection of patient data/information.• Safely and timely ambulates/ transports patients.• Performs nursing duties as needed, including EKGs, obtaining intravenous access, phlebotomy, urinalysis, and bladder scans.• Responds to Code Blues and medical emergencies. -Performs high quality CPR -Assists with airway protection (oral suctioning) -Performs EKGs during code -Acts as a “runner” • Sets up rooms, including stocking linen and supplies.• Responsible for monitoring patients, and alerting appropriate staff in response to patient deterioration, abnormal behaviors, etc.• Assists with ADLs as needed.• Maintains patient privacy, dignity, and safety.• Orients and trains new PCAs Show less • Responsible for obtaining and monitoring blood sugars.• Assisted nurses/PAs/Residents with bedside procedures, including dressing changes, line placements, straight catheterization, and wound care.• Performed other nursing duties as needed, including EKGs, and oral suctioning.• Emptied foleys and ensured timely foley care.• Participated in the Code Blue response. Usually consisting of pulse checks, performing CPR, and running for necessary supplies.• Aided with admissions and discharges• Assisted with ADLs, including providing total care.• Changed suction canisters and tubing.• Maintained patient privacy, dignity, and safety. Show less

  • Patient Care Assistant, Emergency Department

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Patient Care Assistant, Neurosurgical ICU

    Feb 2023 - Jun 2024