ShaKemia Speer
CNA
Dothan,AL
Summary
Authorized to work in the US for any employer Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use. Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 10 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification Ala
1
1
Certification PA
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Medical Group
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
Certified Nursing Assistant
Extendicare Healthcare Services
10.2010 - 03.2012
- 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.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
GED - Nursing
Wallace College
Dothan, AL10.2010
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Wallace College
2006
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Medication Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Calm Under Stress
- Vitals Documentation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Performing Patient Intakes
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant in Alabama and Pennsylvania
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Medical Group
01.2022 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Extendicare Healthcare Services
10.2010 - 03.2012
GED - Nursing
Wallace College
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Wallace College
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