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ShaDuana Purvis

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lighthouse Care Center
10.2024 - Current
  • Supported patients in performing routine tasks to promote comfort and health.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Manchester Manor Convalescent
10.2021 - 02.2025
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Long Beach Healthcare Center
10.2018 - 02.2021
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Artesia Palms Care Center
04.2015 - 12.2017
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bixby Knolls Tower
02.2007 - 12.2009
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Earlwood Care Center
09.1999 - 12.2000

Assisting residents with Activities of daily living such as bathing changing clothes assisting with meals transferring residents.

  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Oxford Health Care
02.1999 - 12.2000

Visited hospital locations to oversee patient repositioning.

Education

Basic Nursing

Chester Adult School
Compton, CA
01-1998

High School Diploma -

Tri Community AEC
Compton, CA
06-1997

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lighthouse Care Center
10.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Manchester Manor Convalescent
10.2021 - 02.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Long Beach Healthcare Center
10.2018 - 02.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Artesia Palms Care Center
04.2015 - 12.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bixby Knolls Tower
02.2007 - 12.2009

Certified Nursing Assistant

Earlwood Care Center
09.1999 - 12.2000

Certified Nursing Assistant

Oxford Health Care
02.1999 - 12.2000

High School Diploma -

Tri Community AEC

Basic Nursing

Chester Adult School
ShaDuana Purvis