Shanice Adams
Paterson
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Demonstrated ability to report changes in patient conditions and provide emotional support to patients and families. Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality patient care while maintaining accurate documentation of services provided. Committed to upholding HIPAA regulations and fostering a safe, clean environment for patients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare
Clifton
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates and providing input on hiring decisions.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
CNA
Clipboard Health
Paterson
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- 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.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Education
Trade Certification in Electrican - Electrician
Hohokus School of Trade
Paterson04-2024
High School Diploma -
Passaic County Technical Institute
Wayne, NJ06-2015
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Patient documentation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Patient education
- Safety compliance
- Emotional support
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem solving
- Activity assistance
- Critical thinking
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient transfers
- Medication assistance
- Wound care
- Emergency response
- Compassionate communication
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical stamina
- Problem-solving
- Complex Problem-solving
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Toileting assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Patient advocacy
- Multitasking and organization
- Infection control practices
- Compassion and empathy
- Health monitoring
- End-of-life care
- Active listening
- Basic life support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Recording vital signs
- Adaptable
- Patient lifting
- Positioning patients
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Supporting personal needs
- EHR management
Certification
Certification in Electrical apprentice
Timeline
CNA
Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
CNA
Clipboard Health
03.2023 - Current
Trade Certification in Electrican - Electrician
Hohokus School of Trade
High School Diploma -
Passaic County Technical Institute