Open To Work
Shadina Fincher
Euclid,OH
Summary
I am a compassionate Nursing Assistant with 27 years of experience with proven ability to deliver patient care with efficiency and high productivity. Skilled in vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medical record documentation. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring optimal support and care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3997
3997
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
STNA
University Rehabilitation Hospital
Beachwood, Ohio
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients.
- Documented patient care in electronic health records accurately.
- Supported rehabilitation exercises under the guidance of therapists.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients when needed.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care techniques.
- Provided basic patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital
Cleveland, OH
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Changed sterile dressings.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Clinical Tech Assistant
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Changed sterile dressings.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
- Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKG's.
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
Patient Care Technician
Grace Hospital
Cleveland, OH
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Maintain accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitor vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Respond appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Change sterile dressings.
- Assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Maintain a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Perform procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Villa St Joseph
Garfield, OH
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Respond appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Monitor vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Maintain accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Eliza Jennings
Cleveland, OH
08.2007 - 07.2009
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Respond appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Monitor vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Maintain accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
05.2005 - 08.2007
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Changed sterile dressings.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
- Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including foley catheter removal and EKG's.
Education
High School Diploma -
Remington College
Garfield, OHHigh School Diploma -
Union High School
Union, MSSkills
- TELEMETRY
- CATHETER
- VENIPUNCTURE
- CPR
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- EMR Systems
- ICU Experience
- Vital Signs
- Critical Care Experience
- Caregiving
- Patient Care
- Nursing
- Home Care
- Meal Preparation
- Computer literacy
- Geriatrics
- Hospice
- LTAC
- Longterm
- Assisted living
- Homecare
- Hospital
- Clerical experience
- Medical terminology
- Blood sampling
- Phlebotomy
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Tubule feedings and medications familiarity
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Neurology
- Acute care expertise
- Preceptor
- Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
- EKG and Telemetry
- Patient positioning competency
- Professional bedside manner
- Problem resolution capability
- Patient/family focused
- Compassionate caregiver
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Patient-focused care
- Trustworthy companion
- Feeding assistance expert
Certification
- CNA
- CPR Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- BLS Certification
Personal Information
- Title: Nursing Assistant
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Contract WorkPart TimeFull TimeSalary Range
$22/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
STNA
University Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital
04.2017 - 02.2018
Clinical Tech Assistant
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
08.2015 - 07.2016
Patient Care Technician
Grace Hospital
01.2012 - 06.2015
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Villa St Joseph
08.2009 - 05.2011
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Eliza Jennings
08.2007 - 07.2009
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
05.2005 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
Remington College
High School Diploma -
Union High School