Shalynda Baham
Orlando,FL
Summary
As an Orlando Health employee for over 10 years caring for patients, their care has been top priority. The skills I've acquired over the years multitasking, prioritizing, and showing empathy while completing task in a timely manner. Jumping in to help another team member to ultimately provide the best care to a patient to ensure Orlando Health goals are met. I'm proactive, organized, and good at assisting with patients needs as well as staff.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Technician
Orlando Health Central Hospital
04.2013 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients, families, and fellow staff members by remaining approachable and knowledgeable about all aspects of nursing care.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies, reducing patient injuries and increasing overall safety within the healthcare facility.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed reports on patient status during change-of-shift handovers.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult situations, fostering trust and open communication.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in assigned duties within the nursing unit.
- Provided quality wound care using evidence-based techniques that promoted healing while minimizing pain for patients.
- Expedited diagnostic testing procedures by collecting specimens such as blood samples accurately and efficiently.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, performing regular room cleanings and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping through meticulous documentation of patient information, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Elderly Caregiver
Private
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Education
GED -
Matrix Education
Orlando, FL01.2013
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient transportation
- Healthcare ethics
- Documentation
- Specimen Collection
- Mental health care
- Pediatric Care
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Communication
- Emergency Response
- Bedsore Prevention
- Rehabilitation Care
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Private
01.2024 - 12.2024
Nurse Technician
Orlando Health Central Hospital
04.2013 - Current
GED -
Matrix Education
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