Shakerah Feagins
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Dedicated nursing student currently working towards an Associates Degree in Nursing. Solid understanding of role of nurses in interdisciplinary environments. Excellent clinical and people skills. Driven and compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in direct patient care and clinical judgment, honed at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Excelled in team collaboration and infection control, significantly enhancing patient safety and care quality. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate care, consistently achieving improved patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nursing Student
Bladen Community College
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments, identifying abnormal findings and initiating appropriate actions for resolution.
- Prevented complications through early identification of potential issues during routine patient assessments.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient observations including vital signs changes or other relevant information which helped maintain consistency among healthcare team.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult medical experiences, fostering trust and rapport between nurse and patient.
- Worked efficiently under pressure during fast-paced clinical environments, successfully prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Managed complex medical conditions with focus on maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout treatment processes.
- Utilized effective communication skills to advocate for patient needs within healthcare team, ensuring optimal treatment plans were developed.
- Administered medications safely by adhering to strict guidelines for dosage calculations, drug interactions, and side effect monitoring.
- Promoted infection control practices within clinical setting through proper hand hygiene techniques and use of personal protective equipment, ensuring a safe environment for both patients and staff.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough and compassionate care during clinical rotations.
- Enhanced patient safety with accurate medication administration and diligent monitoring of vital signs.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing patient needs, resulting in timely interventions and improved outcomes.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant II
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
02.2023 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Supported needs of 16+ residents.
Medication Aide
Carolina Inn
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock of medications was always available for patients'' needs.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards, safeguarding sensitive patient information at all times during record keeping duties.
- Supported needs of 25+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bladen Community College
Dublin, NC05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - General Education
Bladen Community College
Dublin, NC05.2023
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- End of life care
- Health Promotion
- Diabetes management
- Punctual and Reliable
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Collaboration
- Nursing Assessments
- Infection control standards
- HIPAA Guidelines
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant II
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide
Timeline
Registered Nursing Student
Bladen Community College
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant II
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
02.2023 - 02.2024
Medication Aide
Carolina Inn
02.2023 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bladen Community College
Associate of Applied Science - General Education
Bladen Community College
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant II
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide
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