Shakia Edwards
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Registered Geriatric Nursing Aide successfully completed state-approved geriatric nursing assistant training program to offer highest quality of service in caring and compassionate atmosphere. Demonstrates hospitality behaviors, presents professional appearance and displays passion for working with senior population. Assists licensed nursing staff with routine nursing duties and activities of daily living to improve lives, safeguard health and promote safety and welfare of all residents under care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GNA
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center And Hospital
Baltimore, MD
11.2015 - Current
- Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
- Reported and recorded observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens to facilitate care plan.
- Offered quality nursing care to residents to promote rights, dignity and freedom of choice.
- Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
- Supplied incontinent care, ambulation, range of motion, communication and other wellness needs to support bodily functions and meet physical therapy goals.
- Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileted and fed residents to support activities of daily living.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
GNA
Fredrick Villa Nursing Home
Catonsville, MD
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
- Reported and recorded observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens to facilitate care plan.
- Offered quality nursing care to residents to promote rights, dignity and freedom of choice.
- Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
- Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileted and fed residents to support activities of daily living.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
GNA
Holly Hill Nursing Home
Towson, MD
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
- Reported and recorded observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens to facilitate care plan.
- Offered quality nursing care to residents to promote rights, dignity and freedom of choice.
- Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
- Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileted and fed residents to support activities of daily living.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
GNA
Maxim Healthcare
Towson, MD
03.2009 - 12.2012
- Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
- Reported and recorded observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens to facilitate care plan.
- Offered quality nursing care to residents to promote rights, dignity and freedom of choice.
- Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
GNA
Glen Burnie Health And Rehab
Glen Burnie, MD
01.2011 - 11.2012
- Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
- Reported and recorded observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens to facilitate care plan.
- Offered quality nursing care to residents to promote rights, dignity and freedom of choice.
- Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
- Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileted and fed residents to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
GNA
Manor Care Health Systems
Baltimore, MD
07.2009 - 08.2010
- Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
- Reported and recorded observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens to facilitate care plan.
- Offered quality nursing care to residents to promote rights, dignity and freedom of choice.
Education
GED -
The Youth Opportunity Center
Baltimore, MD03.2009
Skills
- Needs Determination
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Linen Replacements
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Feeding Assistance
- Caregiver Relations
- Vital Signs Collection
- Bedsore Prevention
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Observation Documentation
- Nutrition and Diet
- Heavy Lifting
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
GNA
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center And Hospital
11.2015 - Current
GNA
Fredrick Villa Nursing Home
09.2014 - 02.2016
GNA
Holly Hill Nursing Home
06.2013 - 09.2014
GNA
Glen Burnie Health And Rehab
01.2011 - 11.2012
GNA
Manor Care Health Systems
07.2009 - 08.2010
GNA
Maxim Healthcare
03.2009 - 12.2012
GED -
The Youth Opportunity Center
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