Shaline G. Woosley
Caneyville,KY
Summary
Organized, dependable and passionate candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Offers strong commitment to providing exceptional individualized patient care and education. Observant and reliable with excellent bedside manners and great time management skills to address patient requirements in high volume care facilities while working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy and evidence-based practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center
2024.01 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Explained medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during difficult times, promoting emotional well-being and recovery.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Educated patients on nutrition, disease prevention and post-discharge care to support overall wellness.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities for personal growth as well as improved patient outcomes through updated knowledge of best practices within nursing standards.
- Performed wound care treatments effectively, promoting proper healing while minimizing infection risks.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Administered medications accurately and efficiently, reducing the risk of medication errors.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Certified Nurse Aide
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center
2023.09 - Current
- Provided high-quality care to patients, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and meal preparation.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients to promote a healthy environment.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks for increased efficiency in patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nurses for timely intervention.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by consistently meeting emotional needs through compassionate listening and empathetic support.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring patients at risk for falls or pressure injuries.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, respirations, pulse and O2 saturation,
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Nurse Extern
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Performed physical examinations on a variety of patients with a range of illnesses.
- Performed high quality and compassionate care to patients and families within standards of Hospital policies and procedures.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs, blood sugars and reported to the nurse, monitored and recorded intake and output of patients, as well as assessments.
- Assisted in EKG monitoring, CPR, wound dressing, and wound packing, Foley care and insertion with the supervision of a registered nurse, and kept supplies stocked for future shifts.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed medication administration and education, oral and IV, subcutaneously, intramuscular, and sub-dermal under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Performed discontinuation of peripheral IV's and urinary catheters with appropriate reporting to the Registered Nurse for documenting.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during difficult times, promoting emotional well-being and recovery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beaver Dam Nursing And Rehab
2022.07 - 2023.01
- Supported resident comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and repositioning residents per facility policy,
- Helped residents complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure resident dignity.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor residents physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Transported residents to multiple areas within the facility and accompanied to appointments as needed.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for resident health and satisfaction.
- Checked resident vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations and oxygen saturations.
- Completed activities of daily living for residents unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks to enhance comfort and wellbeing.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in resident condition to nurses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Healthcare Of Hartford
2021.02 - 2021.05
- Assisted with feeding residents and monitoring of intake and output.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with residents.
- Completed activities of daily living for residents unable to self care and assisted those with limited mobility and completing task.
- Answered call lights and supported resident safety by ensuring fall interventions were in place.
- Routine rounding per facility policy providing resident care as needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beaver Dam Nursing And Rehab
2017.09 - 2020.09
- Answered call lights and assisted residents with activities of daily living.
- Obtained vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations and oxygen saturations and reported to the nurse.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with residents.
- Documented routine rounding assist provided with activities of daily living and meal intakes.
- Ensured resident rooms were clean and free from clutter to promote safety and maintain hygiene standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fordsville Nursing And Rehab Center
2016.05 - 2017.04
- Answered call lights and assisted residents with activities of daily living.
- Obtained vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations and oxygen saturations and reported to the nurse.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with residents.
- Documented routine rounding assist provided with activities of daily living and meal intakes.
- Ensured resident rooms were clean and free from clutter to promote safety and maintain hygiene standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY05.2024
High School Diploma -
Butler County High School
Morgantown, KY05.2009
Skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Clear Patient Communication
- Critical thinking skills
- Exceptional capacity to multitask
- Excellent organizational skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Certified in CPR
- Excellent documentation skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant 2009
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center
2024.01 - Current
Certified Nurse Aide
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center
2023.09 - Current
Nurse Extern
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center
2023.05 - 2023.08
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beaver Dam Nursing And Rehab
2022.07 - 2023.01
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Healthcare Of Hartford
2021.02 - 2021.05
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beaver Dam Nursing And Rehab
2017.09 - 2020.09
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fordsville Nursing And Rehab Center
2016.05 - 2017.04
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Butler County High School
- Certified Nursing Assistant 2009
- BLS Certification
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