Shandasha Wilson
New Iberia,LA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maison Teche Nursing Home
7307 E Old Spanish Trail Jeanerette , LA
03.2016 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and common areas.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents during activities.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Supported recreational activities, fostering social interaction among residents.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Education
Jeanerette High School
Jeanerette, LASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Resident care
- Medical charting
- Infection control
- CPR certification
- Urinary catheter care
- Meal planning
- Feeding assistance expert
- Toileting assistance
- Patient lifting
- Range of motion exercises
- Bedside manner
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Infection control procedures
- End-of-life care
- Recording vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Electronic charting
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Transfer techniques
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Reliable transportation
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maison Teche Nursing Home
03.2016 - Current
Jeanerette High School