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SAKKARA SHAW

Certified Nursing Assistant
Adairsville,Ga

Summary

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

Work History

CNA

Etowah Landing Health and Rehab
Rome, GA
06.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • 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.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • 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.

CNA

Harborview Of Rome
Rome, GA
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Assist Healthcare Staffing
02.2018 - Current

Calhoun Healthcare Center, Chatsworth HealthCare Center, Maple Ridge Healthcare Center, Evergreen and Rehab Healthcare Center, Gordon Healthcare Center

  • 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.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

CNA Physic

Pine Island Health And Rehab
Pine Island, MN
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • 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.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

CNA Float Pool

U Of M Fairview Hospital (Contract)
Minneapolis , MN
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • 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.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Hospital setting work at Fairview U OF M in the float pool.
  • FLOATES TO DIFFERENT FLOORS THAT NEED Help that day anywhere from 4hrs to 8hrs.
  • 3*12s and 2 weekends each months
  • One on ones Setting cases

CAILFORNIA VACCINE SITE

SnapNurse
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Set and enforced rules to maintain safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children and adults
  • Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces every clipboard use
  • Accessed reservations system to assist guests with reservations or check vacancy.
  • Answered questions about resort amenities and offered area attractions information.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

CNA

Maple Ridge Care Center
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • 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.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

MACHINE OPERATOR

CONSTELLUIM
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.

CNA Meg/Surg, Telemetry, ICU

Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville, GA
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Passing ice, making beds, answering call light,check and change, smoke breaks, feeding, showering
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.

Education

DIPLOMA - CALHOUN

Calhoun City High School
Calhoun, GA
05.2012

CNA - Cna

Muhlenberg Job Corps Center
Bowling Green, KY
04.2018

Skills

  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Observation Documentation
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Active Listening
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • General Housekeeping Abilities
  • Universal Precautions
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Basic Life Support
  • Transporting Patients
  • Bed Making and Linen Changes
  • Wheelchair Assistance
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Light Housekeeping
  • End of life care
  • CPR Certification
  • CNA Certification
  • Catheter Care
  • Emergency Response

Timeline

CNA

Etowah Landing Health and Rehab
06.2024 - Current

CNA

Harborview Of Rome
12.2023 - 05.2024

CNA Physic

Pine Island Health And Rehab
01.2023 - 02.2023

CNA Float Pool

U Of M Fairview Hospital (Contract)
04.2022 - 10.2023

CAILFORNIA VACCINE SITE

SnapNurse
08.2021 - 03.2022

MACHINE OPERATOR

CONSTELLUIM
09.2020 - 03.2021

CNA

Maple Ridge Care Center
02.2020 - 08.2021

CNA Meg/Surg, Telemetry, ICU

Cartersville Medical Center
06.2018 - 08.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Assist Healthcare Staffing
02.2018 - Current

DIPLOMA - CALHOUN

Calhoun City High School

CNA - Cna

Muhlenberg Job Corps Center
SAKKARA SHAWCertified Nursing Assistant