Shameka Pratt
Arlington,TX
Summary
Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills. Experienced Healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated with a certified nursing assistant certification.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Park Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center
Tomball, TX
11.2017 - 04.2023
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Assist with toileting, colostomy bags, fill ice pitchers pass ice, feeding, taking blood pressure on residents.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair as needed.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
CNA
Springlake Nursing Home
Shreveport, LA
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Help resident with daily living arrangements
- Help with showers
- Getting dressed and undressed
- Assist with toileting, colostomy bags, fill ice pitchers pass ice, feeding, taking blood pressure on residents.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
CNA
Heritage Manor West
Shreveport, LA
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Assist with toileting, colostomy bags, fill ice pitchers pass ice, feeding, taking blood pressure on residents.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair as needed.
CNA
Nurse Care of Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Help resident with daily living arrangements
- Help with showers
- Getting dressed and undressed
- Assist with toileting, colostomy bags, fill ice pitchers pass ice, feeding, taking blood pressure on residents.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Education
Cna License -
Delta Medical Careers
Shreveport, LA01.2013
hs diploma -
09.2012
Skills
- Communications
- Teamwork
- Typing
- Customer service
- Medical terminology
- English
- Medication Administration
- Critical Care Experience
- Caregiving
- Tube Feeding
- Vital Signs
- Meal Preparation
- Home Care
- Laundry
- Hospice Care
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Restocking supplies
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Observation
- Specimen Collection
- Feeding Assistance
- Sterilization techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL support
- Patient Education
- Emergency Response
- Basic nursing care
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Catheter Care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Adaptable
- Infection control standards
- Patient positioning understanding
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Medical Terminology
- Basic Life Support
- Wound Care
- Electronic Charting
- First Aid Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Outpatient Care
Certification
- CNA
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
Nursing Assistant License
State Tested Nursing Assistant, 09/01/12, 09/01/24
License
Driver's License, 10/01/22, 04/01/33
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Park Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center
11.2017 - 04.2023
CNA
Springlake Nursing Home
10.2015 - 03.2016
CNA
Heritage Manor West
05.2014 - 09.2014
CNA
Nurse Care of Shreveport
06.2013 - 04.2014
Cna License -
Delta Medical Careers
hs diploma -
- CNA
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
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