SHANIKA CALAHAN
Chicago,IL
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Worker/CNA
Accent Care Healthcare
10.2018 - Current
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care
Certified Nurse Assistant
US Nursing
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
CNA/BHT
Jackson Park Hospital And Medical Center
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Patient Care Technician Floater
John H Stroger Medical Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care
CNA Floater
University Of Chicago Medicine
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
Certified Nurse Assistant
Rapid Staff/Swedish Cherry Hill Campus
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Rapid Staff(Queen Of The Valley)
11.2019 - 11.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Patient Care Associate
Advocate Christ Hospital
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport..
- Maximized preventive care utilization to reduce hospital burden and help eliminate readmissions.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines
Education
Nurse Assistant Certification - Nurse Assistant
Milwaukee Area Technical College
09.2000
High School Diploma -
S.V. Marshall High School
05.1997
Skills
- Charting Expertise
- Self-Motivated
- Specimen Transportation
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Emotional Intelligence
- Behavioral Tech
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR(BLS)
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
US Nursing
10.2023 - 11.2023
CNA/BHT
Jackson Park Hospital And Medical Center
08.2022 - 07.2023
Patient Care Technician Floater
John H Stroger Medical Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant
Rapid Staff/Swedish Cherry Hill Campus
01.2020 - 02.2020
Certified Nurse Assistant
Rapid Staff(Queen Of The Valley)
11.2019 - 11.2019
CNA Floater
University Of Chicago Medicine
04.2019 - 03.2021
Direct Care Worker/CNA
Accent Care Healthcare
10.2018 - Current
Patient Care Associate
Advocate Christ Hospital
01.2015 - 02.2018
Nurse Assistant Certification - Nurse Assistant
Milwaukee Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
S.V. Marshall High School
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR(BLS)
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