SHAMEKA JOHNSON

Worked 36 to 60 hours a week providing care for dementia, alzheimer’s and suicidal patients on different units in the hospital. I did vitals, blood sugars, and gave bath‘s to patients at night during a 12 hour shift and reported any bruises on there body to the charge nurse.

Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination. Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery. Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information. Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine. Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage. Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom. Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve NA ll. Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients’ condition or environment immediately to Charge Nurse. Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care

Administer medications to residents in the facility that has dementia and alzheimer's, supervise CNA's and Med-Tech to provide all residents with complete assisted daily living, social networking, and outside with the community, helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting, and transferring.

I worked inside client's home according to doctor's care plan. AM care, blood sugars before meals and assist client of taking her insulin per sliding scale. I prepared breakfast and lunch for the day and had to puree their food because of dysphagia, light house keeping, take out trash at the end of the day.

Managed clinical oversight for 44-bed unit.

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.

Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.

Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.

Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.

Changed sterile dressings.

Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.

Provide care to a 5yr. old disabled child with Spinal Abilify, Tube feedings, Ostomy care, ROM(passive), Light housekeeping, assist with dressing, change when soiled.

Provide care in a hospital setting to patients that are assigned to me according to doctor's order, Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures, Observed and watched suicide, geriatric, and alcoholic patients who were under evaluation until released from doctor's care.

Medication reminder, assist with ambulation, vital signs, blood sugars, Foley/condom care, ROM, putting on Prosthesis/Ted Hose, assisted patients with daily functions.

Worked in doctor's office interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs. Provided care in Hospital and Nursing Home Facilities' under doctor's care plan. Assisted daily living inside patients' home according to doctor's order.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease. Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming. Wound care, in & out catheterizations, blood sugars, record intake & output liquid and food, administer prescribed medications, turn and reposition bedridden patients, and observe patient's condition and report changes to charge nurse.

Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities. Assist patients to doctor's appointments. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients. Followed infection control procedures. Blood sugars, ROM, dressing changes, and medication reminder.

Assisted patients with daily functions. Delivered in-home care to disabled adults. Ensured safety and well-being of patients. Monitored fluid intake and output levels. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

12hr. shift providing care to residents giving them total care. Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients. Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics.