Talaheya Hicks

Certified Nursing Assistant with 2+ years of hands-on patient care experience in a healthcare setting. Experienced in assisting patients with activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, bathing, feeding, toileting, transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and maintaining patient safety. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Wayne State University. CPR and BLS certified and committed to providing compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at The Orchards of Michigan (2025-10 – Present)

• Provide direct patient care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and hygiene.
• Obtain and document vital signs accurately and assist with routine blood glucose monitoring.
• Assist patients with safe transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and overall mobility to prevent injury and maintain safety.
• Monitor patients closely for changes in physical or mental condition and report concerns promptly to nursing staff.
• Adhere to infection-control guidelines and patient-safety procedures while maintaining complete patient confidentiality.

Home Health Aide at In-Home Care Services (2023-09 – 2025-10)

• Provided in-home assistance with daily activities, mobility, hygiene, meals, and personal care.
• Maintained a safe, clean environment and delivered compassionate, supportive care based on individual patient needs.

Nursing Student Clinical Experience at Detroit Medical Center (DMC)

• Completed hands-on nursing clinical rotations under direct supervision of nursing faculty and clinical staff.
• Practiced obtaining vital signs, measuring blood glucose levels, and performing basic wound care and Foley catheter care.
• Assisted patients with hygiene, nutrition, mobility transfers, and repositioning adhering to infection-control standards.

Hospital Volunteer at Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital (2023 – 2024)

• Assisted patients, visitors, and hospital staff to support a positive and caring healthcare environment.

Labor and Delivery Volunteer at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital (2024 – Present)

• Support non-clinical unit operations and healthcare staff in the Labor & Delivery department while safeguarding patient privacy.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Wayne State University — College of Nursing (2029)