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Shadonna D. Lewis

Jackson,Ms

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Professional Response Agency
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted resident wit their ADLS
  • Maintain a healthy working environment
  • Routine Charting on every resident every shift
  • Supported needs of 16+ residents under long-term care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Highland Homes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - 03.2025
  • 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.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • 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.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • 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.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
  • Supported needs of 16+ residents under long-term care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Manhattan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assisted nurse by providing direct patient care
  • Provide and ensure quality facilitation care in accordance with residential care policies and procedures
  • Incorporate primary care and assistance with daily living activities
  • Supported needs of 16+ residents under long-term care.

Direct Care Worker

Mississippi State Hospital
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Check and record patients' vitals
  • Enlist/ log patients medical history, vital statistics in their medical notes
  • Support patients with customized learning utensils and tools
  • Ensure proper care of body mechanics and patient safety
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly to track patient health status, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and individualized care tailored to their specific needs.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.

Education

G.E.D -

Mississippi Community College Board
Jackson, MS
05.2001

Skills

  • Inpatient/ Outpatient Care
  • Charting
  • Obtaining/ Charting vital signs
  • Team development
  • Self-discipline
  • Intermediate/ Advanced typing skills
  • Customer care specialist
  • Operate telephone/ computer equipment
  • Nursing Assistant (certified)
  • Phlebotomy (non-certified)
  • Direct patient care
  • Geriatric care
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Positioning patients
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Patient assessments
  • Reliable transportation
  • Observing responses
  • Indirect patient care

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Highland Homes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - 03.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Professional Response Agency
01.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Manhattan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.2021 - 12.2021

Direct Care Worker

Mississippi State Hospital
08.2020 - 01.2021

G.E.D -

Mississippi Community College Board

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