Shamisha Battles
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Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Adept Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Eldorado Health Care Center, showcasing exceptional patient care and HIPAA compliance. Leveraged vital signs monitoring and empathetic support to enhance patient satisfaction and safety. Demonstrated strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities, contributing to a 20% reduction in fall incidents. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eldorado Health Care Center
05.2009 - 03.2015
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa Las Palmas Health Care
05.2008 - 05.2009
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
No Degree - Computer Information/ Basic Insurance Information
01.2009
Computer Software:
Typing 65 wpm
Microsoft Word
Excel
Powerpoint
Outlook
Basic Inurance Information
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2001
Completon of required education and coursework to obtain my Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) license for the state of California.
High School Diploma -
06.1997
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient Lifting
- Transfer Techniques
- Ambulation Assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Maintaining privacy
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Management
- Light Housekeeping
- Patient Assessments
- Quality Assurance
- Medical Records Management
- Database Administration
- Medical office administration
- Case Management
- Time Management
- CPR Certification
- Attention to Detail
- Calm Under Stress
- First Aid Certification
- Client documentation
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Observation
- Emotional and Social Support
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- CPR Card through the American Heart Association
Additional Information
I am originally from San Diego, California and have been living in Las Vegas, Navada for about 6 months at this point. Having been unemployed for 9 years due to caring for my 9 year old daughter I am sure that I will be a great asset to any employer due the fact I'm a team player, am always willing to learn, and I'm reliable.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant - Eldorado Health Care Center
05.2009 - 03.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant - Villa Las Palmas Health Care
05.2008 - 05.2009
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- CPR Card through the American Heart Association
Grossmont College - No Degree, Computer Information/ Basic Insurance Information
Sun Rise Health - No Degree, Certified Nursing Assistant
Hoover High School - High School Diploma,
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