Ieshia Shellington
Garner,NC
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Energetic Nursing Assistant with nearly ten years of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations. Expertise in compassion and overall care. While also being analytical and strategic Nursing Assistant with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Independent Employer
04.2020 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Managed 16+ patients
Nursing Assistant
MAS Medical Staffing
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of 16+ residents under long-term care.
Nursing Assistant
Care Advantage, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Bealeton, VA06.2014
CNA Program -
Fauquier High School
Warrenton, VA06.2014
Skills
- Company Guidelines
- Patient-Focused Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Monitoring
- Coordination
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Recording Vital Signs
- Sterilization Techniques
- Behavior Redirection
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Floor Assignments
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant(Willing to become certified in other states as well)
Love to paint, write, and draw
lover of arts and learning new and exciting things
References
Kisha Brown , Charge Nurse
(540-327-3028)
Mrs.KishaBrown@gmail.com
Priscilla Brooks, Supervisor
(919) 785-8877
Bathany Earp, Supervisor
(984) 789-0464
Kiona Hinton, Co-Worker
(910) 882-5298
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Independent Employer
04.2020 - Current
Nursing Assistant
MAS Medical Staffing
08.2019 - 04.2022
Nursing Assistant
Care Advantage, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
CNA Program -
Fauquier High School
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