Alyssa Shanks
West Liberty,KY
Summary
I have substantial prior work experience in being an State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA). I am dedicated in providing patient and compassionate care. I am also excelled in providing physical and emotional support to patients in need. While being skilled in multi-tasking and maintaining high confidentiality.
Meanwhile, I have recently graduated with an Associate in Social Work. I have full intentions on pursuing a career with my degree. This entails forming trusting relationships and advocating best of interest for clients. I am dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing appropriate interventions to clients. I am equipped with strong, problem solving abilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SRNA
Elliott County Nursing and Rehabilitation
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
SRNA
West Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Maysville Community And Technical College
12-2024
Associate of Human Resources - Human Resources Development
Maysville Community And Technical College
12-2024
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Flexibility and adaptability
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient care
- Emotional support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Active listening
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient advocacy
Accomplishments
I have successfully completed a degree in Social Work as of December 2024 while maintaining a 3.2 GPA.
- Organizing/Re-Organizing
- Implementing New Ideas
- Problem Solving
- Social Projects
- Excelling Goals
Certification
- Communications
- Arts and Humanities
- Social Behavioral Science
- Quantitative Reasoning
Timeline
SRNA
Elliott County Nursing and Rehabilitation
11.2020 - 01.2021
SRNA
West Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2019 - 10.2020
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Maysville Community And Technical College
Associate of Human Resources - Human Resources Development
Maysville Community And Technical College
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