Shakiara Bevans
Baltimore,United States
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Tele-Med Remote Monitor Sitter
Med-star Good Samaritan Hospital
Baltimore, MD
04.2017 - 01.2021
- Support a work environment that promotes safety for patients, staff, and customers.
- Report safety concerns or defective equipment.
- Maintain awareness of safety at all times. Provide continuous observation of assigned patients to promote safety and prevention of injury.
- Maintain continuous observation as needed. Either personally or by safely transferring observation to another team member.
- Remain alert for and report changes related to patient safety.
- Follow suicide precaution protocol for 1:1s due to suicide patient. Remain within close proximity of the patient at all times.
- Provide appropriate documentation on patient record and Patient Care Monitoring Sheet.
- Remain with the patient, even if family or visitors are present.
- Do not allow visitors to give any items to the patient or bring large bags into the room. Consult nursing if visitors refuse.
- Ensure that there are no supplies, equipment, or other devices that are sharp, metal or plastic and that could be used as ligatures or ligature-support devices.
Rehabilitation Technician
Sinai Trama Center
Baltimore, MD
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Built strong patient relationships through consistent communication, enhancing patient trust
- Managed clerical tasks and phone calls, ensuring smooth operations and program efficiency
- Relayed patient performance and condition updates to nurses and therapists for coordinated care
- Safely transferred patients using wheelchairs and stretchers, ensuring patient comfort and safety
- Assisted in developing care plans and using rehabilitation equipment for complex patient needs
- Fostered patient trust through consistent communication, enhancing overall care experience and treatment outcomes
- Streamlined administrative processes, managing clerical tasks and phone calls to optimize program efficiency and patient flow
- Facilitated interdisciplinary care by relaying crucial patient updates to nurses and therapists, ensuring coordinated treatment approaches
- Implemented safe patient transfer protocols, minimizing risks and enhancing comfort during wheelchair and stretcher transport
- Contributed to care plan development, leveraging rehabilitation equipment expertise to address complex patient needs effectively.
Radiology Assistant
Medstar Union Hospital
Baltimore, MD
07.2013 - 04.2016
- Prepares patient for procedure, positions patient on the exam table.
- Transports patient to and from procedure room and/or nursing unit. Escorts and provides assistance to patients going to the bathroom.
- Load contrast into pressure injector per manufacturer's guidelines.
- Monitors environmental maintenance of department. Cleans up used supplies, linen, and equipment after each procedure. Stocks rooms with needed supplies and linens daily.
- Maintains records and forms in the department. Monitors inventory of medical materials and office supplies, and requests replenishment to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Confers with the supervisor to report problems related to equipment, staffing, and productivity and makes recommendations regarding them.
- Actively participates in departmental activities and departmental staff meetings.
- Provided assistance to physicians and other technologists during complex procedures.
- Helped patients feel comfortable with procedures by explaining steps and answering questions.
- Wrote reports outlining findings of diagnostic testing and imaging services.
Education
High school or equivalent - Diploma High School
Skills
- Charting
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Mental Health
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting specimens
- Electronic Charting
- Monitoring fluids
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Lifting
- Indirect Patient Care
- Inpatient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Meal Planning
- Activity Planning
- Outpatient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Light Housekeeping
Certification
Basic Life Support
CNA
Personal Information
Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Tele-Med Remote Monitor Sitter
Med-star Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2017 - 01.2021
Rehabilitation Technician
Sinai Trama Center
05.2016 - 04.2017
Radiology Assistant
Medstar Union Hospital
07.2013 - 04.2016
High school or equivalent - Diploma High School
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