Daysha Shaw
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GNA
ShiftMed
09.2023 - Current
- Supported nursing staff members with various tasks as needed.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plans and goals.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Utilized proper body mechanics when performing patient lifts or transfers.
- Provided vital signs monitoring and reporting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted with patient transfers, ambulation and mobility.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control policies.
- Provided post-operative care including wound dressing changes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, feeding and dressing.
Home Health Aide
Adam’s Loving Heart Healthcare
Randallstown, Maryland
01.2023 - Current
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
GNA
Future Care Coldspring
Baltimore, Maryland
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported nursing staff members with various tasks as needed.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plans and goals.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by following established protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Provided vital signs monitoring and reporting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted with patient transfers, ambulation and mobility.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Skills
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Daily living assistance
- Patient documentation
- Patient mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Feeding assistance
- Active listening
- Vital signs
- Light housekeeping
- Patient bathing
- Patient comfort
Certification
- Cna
- Gna
- CPR
Timeline
GNA
ShiftMed
09.2023 - Current
GNA
Future Care Coldspring
02.2023 - 09.2023
Home Health Aide
Adam’s Loving Heart Healthcare
01.2023 - Current