Shameka Reeder
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Driven Certified Nursing Assistant with over 10 years of experience in care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, individualized care for residents and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
Vestavia, AL
04.2022 - Current
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Christian Health Center
Bowling Green, KY
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northside Health Care
Gadsden, AL
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Psych Technician
Montana State Hospital
Warm Springs, MT
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted group therapy sessions for patients with similar diagnoses.
- Monitored patient behavior, documented changes, and reported any concerns to clinical staff.
- Facilitated activities designed to improve life skills such as problem solving, communication, anger management, stress reduction, symptom management, self-care, socialization.
- Applied crisis intervention techniques during patient emergencies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Birmingham, AL
05.2017 - 10.2021
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
CNA Certified -
CNA School of Birmingham
Birmingham, AL06-2007
Skills
- Patient Lifting
- Care plan implementation
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility Assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Geriatric Care
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Feeding Assistance
- Understands medical procedures
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Christian Health Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
Psych Technician
Montana State Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
04.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northside Health Care
10.2021 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2017 - 10.2021
CNA Certified -
CNA School of Birmingham