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Shakyra Blue

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

I am currently a nursing student at Pikes Peak State College, nearing completion of an Associate Degree in Nursing and expected to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing by July of 2025. Demonstrates strong clinical skills as a Clinical Assistant in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital of Colorado Springs, with four years of experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant. Committed to providing high-quality patient care and eager to advance nursing education.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CLINICAL ASSISTANT

Childrens Hospital's Colorado
Colorado Springs
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

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Centure Health
Colorado Springs, CO
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
  • Aided 20 to 40 patients per shift
  • 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
  • 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, CO
07-2025

High School Diploma -

James Irwin High School
Colorado Springs, CO

Skills

  • Patient-focused Care
  • Empathetic
  • Reliability
  • Written and Verbal
  • Proficient Knowledge of Technology
  • Trustworthy
  • Communication
  • Organized and Detail-oriented
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Understanding of Medical Terminology
  • Vital signs monitoring

Certification

  • Beo Training Center, Colorado Springs | Certified Nurse Aid License (NA. 00805262)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (American Heart Association)

Accomplishments

  • During my employment at Centure Health, I received a Daffodil Award for recognition of exceptional care to patients despite limited staffing.

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

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