SHAKIA DAVIS
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with expertise in patient care, emotional support, and HIPAA compliance. Committed to enhancing patient experiences through reliable teamwork and effective time management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakeside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
Jacksonville , FL
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and hygiene tasks.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing professionals.
Certified Birth Doula
Self Employed
Jacksonville , FL
05.2022 - Current
- Advocate for patient rights.
- Support families in making informed decisions about their birth experience.
- Introduced breathing and grounding techniques to support birthing process and increase overall comfort.
- Developed personalized birth plans reflecting clients' preferences and values for their experience.
- Conducted follow-up visits to assess well-being and provide additional resources as needed.
- Encourage communication between expecting parents about their feelings related to pregnancy and childbirth.
- Provide emotional and physical support to birthing mothers during labor and delivery.
- Educate parents on the stages of labor, coping techniques, pain management options, postpartum care, breastfeeding support, infant care basics, and newborn safety.
Research Assistant for The OPENS Trial- PrEP & PEP
Florida Department of Health Duval & The University of California San Francisco
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Assist with participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-ups.
- Conduct informed consent procedures in accordance with study protocols and ethical guidelines.
- Collect, record, and maintain study data accurately and securely.
- Support data entry, database management, and preparation of reports for study progress.
- Coordinate participant scheduling and communication.
- Maintain confidentiality of participant information, and adhere to all regulatory requirements.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for study meetings, monitoring vitals, and audits.
Senior Interview Clerk/Outreach Coordinator
Florida Department of Health Duval - The Magnolia Project
Jacksonville, FL
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Assessed pre- and interconceptional women for project services.
- Provided resources and referrals to link clients to appropriate services.
- Entered client demographic information into the project database.
- Assisted with greeting patients and guests, scheduling, confirming, and reminding patients about appointments, data entry into EHR, filing medical records, and phone operations.
- Verified client insurance information was accurately recorded and up to date.
- Facilitated communication between the client and the staff.
- Completed and submitted accurate weekly reports in the EARs system.
- Initiates medical charts on all new patients, reviews data for accuracy and completeness.
- Recruit, engage, and enroll women in Health Zone 1 for primary care and women's health services.
- Input patient information into the project database. Completed and submitted monthly reports in a timely manner.
Home Health Aide
John & Jimmie Malkewitz
Jacksonville, FL
01.2010 - 03.2015
- Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each client to facilitate best care possible.
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety.
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Ensured clients' well-being, safety and comfort in adherence with physicians' orders.
- Completed data entries in charts and log books to document clients' progress with accuracy.
- Supervised frequent activities such as medication and personal hygiene to ensure safety.
- Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Sharron Nursing Academy
Jacksonville, FL05-2025
Associate of Arts -
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL05-2023
Doula Consultant -
Beam And G.R.O.W. Doula
Jacksonville, FL05-2022
Certificate - HIV/AIDS 500 and 501 Prevention Counseling, Testing, and Linkage Course
Florida Department of Health Duval
Jacksonville, FL12.2019
Certificate -
Make A Difference Leadership Academy Training
Jacksonville, FL06.2015
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Concorde Career Institute
Jacksonville, FL11.2008
High School Diploma -
Andrew Jackson High School
Jacksonville, FL05.2003
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Companionship and emotional support
- Time management
- Patient care
- Emotional support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Reliable team player
- Helping with medication
- HIPAA compliance
- Meal planning
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Bathing assistance
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Safety precautions
- General housekeeping
- Trustworthy companion
- Feeding assistance
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Communication skills
Certification
Assistance with self administered medications April 2025
Certified Nursing Assistant May 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakeside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
05.2025 - Current
Certified Birth Doula
Self Employed
05.2022 - Current
Research Assistant for The OPENS Trial- PrEP & PEP
Florida Department of Health Duval & The University of California San Francisco
07.2019 - 04.2023
Senior Interview Clerk/Outreach Coordinator
Florida Department of Health Duval - The Magnolia Project
01.2016 - 06.2019
Home Health Aide
John & Jimmie Malkewitz
01.2010 - 03.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Sharron Nursing Academy
Associate of Arts -
Florida State College
Doula Consultant -
Beam And G.R.O.W. Doula
Certificate - HIV/AIDS 500 and 501 Prevention Counseling, Testing, and Linkage Course
Florida Department of Health Duval
Certificate -
Make A Difference Leadership Academy Training
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Concorde Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Andrew Jackson High School