Shameshia Fentress-McDonald
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Supplemental Health Care
Cottonwood Heights, UT
02.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
CNA
Ro Healthcare
Fair Oaks, CA
12.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
University Medical Center Hospital, UMC
Las Vegas, NV
12.2016 - 10.2022
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Delivered high-quality care to acute patients in hospital facility.
CNA
Redwood Staffing
Las Vegas, NV
04.2012 - 02.2017
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered high-quality care to acute patients in hospital facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO12.2020
Associate of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Trident University International
Cypress, CA12.2016
Skills
- Medications Familiarity
- Family Support and Assistance
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Medication Assistance
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Responding to Emergencies
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Oral Hygiene
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Medical Office Administration
- Admitting Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Documenting Behaviors
- Intake Recording
- Recording Vital Signs
- Inpatient Care
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Activity Planning
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Nursing Standards
- Quality Patient Care
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Emotional and Social Support
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- ADLs Assistance
- Preparing Devices
- Patient-Focused Care
- Patient Safety Management
- Restock Shelves
- Observing Responses
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Nursing Assistance
- Bathing and Dressing
- Collecting Specimens
- Observation Documentation
- Intercultural Competence
- Transporting Patients
- Electronic Recordkeeping
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Collaborated with nursing unit manager in the development of patient rehabilitation and mobility.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Supplemental Health Care
02.2023 - Current
CNA
Ro Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
CNA
University Medical Center Hospital, UMC
12.2016 - 10.2022
CNA
Redwood Staffing
04.2012 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Trident University International