Shamanda Catlin
Cna
Pensacola,AL
Summary
A hardworking, dedicated, and service-oriented Traveling Acute Care / Certified Nursing Assistant and Med Technologist with 18 years of experience striving to contribute a knowledge of medicine, team-minded attitude, and experience in the field to provide support to a medical care team and care to patients in need. I'm a compassionate individual with a special attention to detail and an ability to adapt quickly in changing environments while providing reliable CNA experience in a hospital setting assisted with technical nursing treatments, supported diagnostic procedures, and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. I'm an experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings delivering excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination with proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. I'm an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
University Hills Health and Rehabilitation
Pensacola, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained Medication Records per organizational policies Monitored patient vital signs distributed medication and obtained blood sugar levels.
- Ensured medication was properly stored and did medication inventory checks.
- Observed and reported behavioral/ condition changes.
- Maintained an overall pleasant, clean and positive atmosphere for resident to live.
- Saw to the wellbeing and safety of all resident in my care.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Provide assistance with pulse oximeter, performing cpr, colostomy bags, foley catheter care, rounds, ekg, transporting patients, blood sugar checks, collecting samples, wound care, sterile techniques, safety measures, environmental cleanliness, mobility, personal care, dietary care.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Patient Care Technician
Kindred Hospital of Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga
02.2016 - 05.2021
- Assisted clients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
CNA/Medical Technologist
Maxim Healthcare Systems
Atlanta, GA
10.2008 - 01.2011
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Changed sterile dressings.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
CNA/ PCT
Buckhead Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Atlanta , GA
02.2011 - 08.2017
- Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress.
- Cared for pre- and post - operative patients.
- Trained in Emergency Room Procedures.
- Trained in the Tele unit, with regards to isolated precautions and monitoring.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Placed and obtained EKG readings.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained supplies of tubes, needles, syringes, alcohol and labels.
- Collected and processed samples to support lab testing.
- Supported medical staff in diagnosing and treating clients.
- Communicated with pathology and laboratory staff, physicians and nurses to convey optimal treatments.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saad Healthcare Systems
Mobile, AL02.2003
Skills
- Vitals, Blood Sugar, SP02
- Medication disbursement procedures
- Maintain digital patient records
- Ability to work well in a team setting
- Capable of working under pressure
- Emergency room procedures/protocols
- Professional bedside manner
- CPR/ BLS
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- wound care
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Dedicated hospice care provider
- HIPPA Compliance and Enforcement
- Patient positioning competency
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Infection Control Standards
- Patient Safety Management
- Medical Triage
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
University Hills Health and Rehabilitation
08.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Kindred Hospital of Atlanta
02.2016 - 05.2021
CNA/ PCT
Buckhead Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
02.2011 - 08.2017
CNA/Medical Technologist
Maxim Healthcare Systems
10.2008 - 01.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saad Healthcare Systems
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