Shakira Parker
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Oaces Community Health Care, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient engagement through emotional support and effective communication. Committed to maintaining safety and hygiene standards, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Oaces Community Health Care
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted in daily patient care activities to promote comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Peer Support Specialist
Novant Healthcare
01.2020 - Current
- Facilitated peer support sessions, enhancing emotional well-being and personal growth for individuals in recovery.
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans, fostering resilience and self-advocacy among participants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services for clients.
- Conducted workshops on coping strategies and life skills, promoting community engagement and resource utilization.
Community Support Worker
Care2Share INC
04.2018 - Current
- Provided emotional support, listening actively to clients' needs and concerns for better outcomes.
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
- Provided emotional support to affected residents and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.
- Connected clients with appropriate community resources, effectively navigating complex systems on their behalf.
Nursing Assistant
Champions Assisted Living
01.2021 - 2025
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported mobility needs of patients through safe transfer techniques and equipment use.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Education
No Degree - Certified Peer Support Specialist
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05-2025
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC05-2022
New Hanover High School
Wilmington, NC05-2020
Skills
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Universal precautions
- Heartsaver first aid (first aid)
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Wound care
- HIPAA compliance
- CPR/AED
- CPR certification
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Oral hygiene
- Injury prevention
- Responding to emergencies
- Inpatient care
- Outpatient care
- Home care aide
- Patient safety management
- Emergency response
- Bedsore prevention
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Champions Assisted Living
01.2021 - 2025
Nursing Assistant
Oaces Community Health Care
08.2020 - Current
Peer Support Specialist
Novant Healthcare
01.2020 - Current
Community Support Worker
Care2Share INC
04.2018 - Current
No Degree - Certified Peer Support Specialist
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
Cape Fear Community College
New Hanover High School
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