Shakyra Blue
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with about three years of experience in both low-acuity and high-acuity clinical settings. Patient-focused and empathetic caregiver with a passion for delivering exceptional and high-quality patient care. Enthusiastic about learning new skills and experiencing new opportunities within the healthcare system.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assistant
Childrens Hospital's Colorado
06.2023 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized patient rooms, and medical equipment.
- Aided in patient hygiene and care routines.
- Assisted patients and families with basic needs.
- Ensured accurate documentation of vital signs, symptoms, and medical histories for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Followed comprehensive clinical protocols to safeguard patient safety.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to implement quality improvement initiatives that enhanced overall clinic performance metrics.
- Admitted new patients and assembled their medical charts.
- Answered phones promptly and directed incoming calls to the correct clinical staff member.
- Aided at the reception desk when needed. Providing a welcoming greeting and directing them to the correct patient room.
- Floated to Pediatric MedSurg, Pediatric ICU, and Behavioral Health Units.
- Assisted in four-hand caregiving when performing laboratory testing, dressing changes, circumcisions, etc. were performed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centure Health
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided any needed support to nursing staff or other superiors.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Assisted patients with oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
- Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
- Respected patient's privacy and dignity, upholding all hospital policies and HIPAA regulations.
- Adapted to a surge of patients during COVID, while implementing new procedures to ensure patient and staff safety.
- Transported patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
- Received a Daffodil Award for recognition of exceptionally caring staff who go above and beyond what is required of them.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, COHigh School Diploma -
James Irwin High School
Colorado Springs, CO05.2021
Certification - Certified Nurse Aid Training
Beo Trainign Center
Colorado Springs, CO07.2020
Skills
- Patient-focused Care
- Reliability
- Proficient Knowledge of Technology
- Trustworthy
- Understanding of Medical Terminology
- Empathetic
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Organized and Detail-oriented
- Strong Work Ethic
- Vital signs monitoring
- Supply restocking
- Healthcare team collaboration
Timeline
Clinical Assistant
Childrens Hospital's Colorado
06.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centure Health
11.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak State College
High School Diploma -
James Irwin High School
Certification - Certified Nurse Aid Training
Beo Trainign Center
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