State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. A Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Hi, I’m
Shala Velasquez
CNA
Buffalo,MN
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Legacy Of Delano
CNA
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- 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.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Cared for multiple patients on every shift worked.
Precision Plumbing LLC
Operations Manager
03.2015 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Education
Rasmussen CollegeLake Elmo, MN
No Degree from Nursing Administration
06.2024
University Overview
Knoxville CollegeKnoxville, TN
No Degree from Business Management
01.2015
University Overview
Skills
- Charting Expertise
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Medications Familiarity
- Wound Care
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Responding to Emergencies
- Medication Assistance
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Documenting Behaviors
- Bed Transfers
- Calm Under Stress
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNA
Legacy Of Delano
08.2019 - Current
Operations Manager
Precision Plumbing LLC
03.2015 - 07.2019
Rasmussen College
No Degree from Nursing Administration
Knoxville College
No Degree from Business Management