Dikara Franklin
Inglewood
Summary
Dedicated nursing assistant skilled in patient care and emotional support. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through empathy, attention to detail, and teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student Nursing Assistant
Centinela skilled nursing & wellness Centre east
Inglewood
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and hygiene tasks.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records system.
- Supported residents in mobility and activities of daily living.
- Monitored patient intake and output by tracking amount patients drink and urination levels.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Monitored patient vitals such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels, under the supervision of a nurse practitioner.
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
Compton
08.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate assistance with daily living activities for clients.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual client needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, such as bathing and dressing.
- Managed medication schedules, ensuring accurate administration for clients.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients in their homes.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
Assistant Manager
Jersey mikes subs
Compton
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in daily operations by managing staff schedules and workflow.
- Trained new employees on service standards and company policies.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring stock levels met operational needs.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively to enhance satisfaction levels.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA 08.2023 - 11.2025
King Drew Medical Magnet High School
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and problem solving
- Empathy and compassion
- Patient care
- Teamwork
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Student Nursing Assistant
Centinela skilled nursing & wellness Centre east
09.2025 - Current
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
08.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Monica College
08.2023 - 11.2025
Assistant Manager
Jersey mikes subs
07.2022 - Current
King Drew Medical Magnet High School