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Shalaiha Jones

Ozone Park,NY

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

HamaspikCare
02.2023 - Current
  • Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager.
  • Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
  • Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
  • Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.

Certified Nursing Assistant

New Carlton Nursing And Rehabilition
04.2018 - 01.2022
  • Helped residents increase their independence.
  • Observed patient responses and input updates into the computer system.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.

Home Health Aide

Nursing Personnel Homecare
02.2017 - 03.2018
  • Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager.
  • Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.
  • Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients.
  • Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
  • Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
  • Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.

Intern

Haym Salomon Home for Nursing & Rehabilitation
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Worked as part of team to ensure the safety of patient.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Assisted in bed making.
  • Assisted with feeding.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Swedish Institute
New York, NY
05.2023

Psychology

Medgar Evers College Of The City University Of New York
Brooklyn, NY
2018

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Bulkans Educational institution Brooklyn
2017

High School Diploma - undefined

High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media
Brooklyn, NY
2016

Skills

  • Calm and level-headed under pressure
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Feeding assistance
  • Committed team player
  • Recording vital signs
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Patient privacy and confidentiality

Timeline

Home Health Aide

HamaspikCare
02.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

New Carlton Nursing And Rehabilition
04.2018 - 01.2022

Intern

Haym Salomon Home for Nursing & Rehabilitation
01.2018 - 01.2018

Home Health Aide

Nursing Personnel Homecare
02.2017 - 03.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Swedish Institute

Psychology

Medgar Evers College Of The City University Of New York

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Bulkans Educational institution Brooklyn

High School Diploma - undefined

High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media
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