Shakeeta Garland
Certified Nursing Assistant
Henderson,NC
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
03.2020 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 31-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kerr Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Henderson, NC
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 90-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Express Support Group
Henderson, NC
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Packer
Staffmark
Oxford, NC
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Created shipping labels to complete daily order processing.
- Packed, weighed and shipped items per customer specifications.
- Organized items on racks, shelves and bins to maintain established order.
- Loaded merchandise into specific packages suited for product dimensions.
- Labeled and shrink-wrapped pallets for shipment.
- Added packed boxes to conveyor belts for movement to shipping stations.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NCSkills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Observation Documentation
- Caregiver Relations
- Bedsore Prevention
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Basic Life Support
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Patient Vital Taking
- CNA Certification
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Duke University Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kerr Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
03.2018 - 03.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Express Support Group
10.2015 - 01.2018
Packer
Staffmark
04.2014 - 06.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Vance-Granville Community College
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