Sancia Hanson
Allison Park,PA
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Deep understanding of resident care, state and federal compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Seeking to transition into an Administrator-in-Training role to apply leadership, regulatory knowledge, and team management skills toward improving facility operations and resident outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kadima at Cheswick
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2025 - Current
- Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to residents in a 120-bed skilled nursing facility.
- Collaborate with nursing and administrative teams to ensure compliance with care standards.
- Serve as a preceptor for new CNAs, providing training on best practices and documentation.
- Assist with QA audits and infection control rounds to support facility readiness for state surveys.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wexford Healthcare Center
Wexford, Pennsylvania
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with the facility’s administrative team on scheduling, staffing coordination, and HR functions, gaining exposure to workforce management, and policy implementation.
- Assisted with scheduling adjustments and staff coverage to ensure optimal resident care and compliance with staffing ratios.
- Shadowed HR personnel to learn about recruitment, onboarding, and personnel file management.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gwynedd Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
01.2019 - 04.2024
- Performed initial assessments of offenders to determine the level of supervision required.
- Assisted in preparing cases for court hearings by gathering evidence, writing reports, and testifying when necessary.
- Conducted home visits to ensure that individuals under supervision were following the rules and regulations.
Corrections Officer
SCI Phoenix
Collegeville, PA
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Supervised and maintained safety and order among inmates while leading daily operations within assigned housing units.
- Directed and coordinated a team of officers to ensure compliance with facility policies, security protocols, and state regulations.
- Demonstrated strong leadership under pressure, managing crises, and resolving conflicts using de-escalation and communication skills.
- Trained and mentored new correctional staff on safety procedures, documentation standards, and effective communication techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare, mental health, and administrative departments to support inmate well-being, and ensure adherence to care and safety protocols.
- Maintained detailed incident reports, disciplinary records, and shift documentation to ensure transparency and compliance with departmental standards.
- Participated in team leadership meetings, and contributed to process improvements for facility operations and staff coordination.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harlem Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
New York, NY
10.2015 - 11.2020
- Provide high-quality, compassionate care to residents, ensuring dignity, comfort, and adherence to individualized care plans.
- Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to monitor resident progress, report changes in condition, and support optimal care outcomes.
- Assist with daily living activities, mobility support, and restorative care, contributing to residents' physical and emotional well-being.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with state, federal, and facility standards.
- Support infection control and safety initiatives by adhering to established procedures, and assisting in audits and staff education efforts.
- Partner with the administrative team to coordinate staffing schedules, and ensure adequate shift coverage during peak periods.
- Mentor and precept new CNAs, demonstrating proper care techniques, time management, and facility protocols.
- Contribute to care conferences and quality assurance activities, offering insight from frontline experience to improve workflow and resident satisfaction.
Immigration Officer
Sangster International Airport
Montego Bay Jamaica
01.2010 - 07.2015
- Enforced federal immigration laws and policies while ensuring fairness, accuracy, adherence to established procedures, and confidentiality standards.
- Conducted interviews, investigations, and case reviews to assess eligibility for visas, residency, or citizenship in accordance with federal regulations.
- Managed high-volume caseloads, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining detailed records to ensure timely case resolutions and compliance with agency protocols.
- Collaborated with legal, law enforcement, and administrative departments to support enforcement actions, documentation reviews, and policy implementation.
- Trained and mentored junior officers in case management, documentation accuracy, and compliance with evolving immigration laws.
- Utilized conflict-resolution and interpersonal communication skills to handle sensitive cases involving diverse populations, and challenging circumstances.
- Developed strong administrative and organizational abilities applicable to compliance-driven environments, such as healthcare facilities.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2025
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation And Human Services
Pennsylvania State University Abington
05.2024
Certification - Chemical Dependency Prevention And Counseling
The Pennsylvania State University
Abington, PA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Guidance And Counseling
Sam Sharpe Teachers College
Jamaica, Montego Bay Jamaica09.2009
Skills
- Resident care and quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance (CMS, state survey readiness)
- Team leadership and staff development
- Conflict resolution and crisis management
- Documentation and care planning
- Family and resident relations
- Operations support
Accomplishments
Recipient of the National Society of Leadership and Success
Recipient of the Sam Sharpe Teachers College Award of Excellence
Affiliations
- Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success
Certification
- Master's of Science in Healthcare Administration
- Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC), May 2024
- Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation and Human Services, May 2024
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, November 2015
- Certified Guidance Counselor, June 2009
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kadima at Cheswick
03.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wexford Healthcare Center
06.2024 - 03.2025
Corrections Officer
SCI Phoenix
06.2022 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gwynedd Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harlem Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
10.2015 - 11.2020
Immigration Officer
Sangster International Airport
01.2010 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation And Human Services
Pennsylvania State University Abington
Certification - Chemical Dependency Prevention And Counseling
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - Guidance And Counseling
Sam Sharpe Teachers College
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University