Shankita Ray
La Marque,TX
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.
Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Dedicated professional committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms, and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health CNA; CNA
Humble care llc
Houston , Texas
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled individuals in their home environment.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, dusting, vacuuming and meal preparation.
- Transported patients to doctor appointments or other destinations when needed.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions and monitored patient response.
- Measured and recorded food and fluid intake and output levels for each patient.
- Observed changes in condition or behavior of the patient and reported it to the supervisor or case manager immediately.
- Instructed families on proper care techniques for their loved ones at home.
- Maintained accurate records of services rendered to each patient.
- Reported any incidents or accidents that occur while providing care to the appropriate authority immediately.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on disease management, nutrition and safety measures.
- Cleaned equipment used by patients after use according to standard procedures.
- Encouraged independence among clients while helping them maintain their dignity.
- Developed positive relationships with clients through active listening skills.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs such as shaving, brushing teeth and hair care.
- Kept updated documentation of client progress notes in an organized manner.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
CNA; CNA HOME HEALTH
Girling Home Health
Houston , Texas
01.2001 - 05.2019
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Education
GED -
Memorial High School
Houston, TXSome College (No Degree) - Health Management and Clinical Assistance
Remington College
Houston, TXCNA -
Texas Nurse Aide Academy
Houston, TXCNA -
Gary Job Corps
San Marcos, TXSkills
- Range of motion exercises
- Behavioral Management
- Palliative Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Seizure Management
- Toileting assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Diabetes management
- Catheter Care
- Hospice Care
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Vital signs monitoring
- Quality Assurance
- Care plan implementation
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Condition Monitoring
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting specimens
- Monitoring fluids
- Transporting patients
- Patient Lifting
- Mobility Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Quick problem solver
- Bedside manner
- Light Housekeeping
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Patient Assessments
- Activity Planning
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Collecting vital signs
- Responding to emergencies
- Reliable transportation
- Patient Management
- Safety Precautions
- General housekeeping ability
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Meal Planning
- Outpatient Care
- Adaptable
- Preparing meals
- Helping with medication
- Ambulation Assistance
- Able to lift [Number] pounds
- Inpatient Care
- Geriatric Care
Timeline
Home Health CNA; CNA
Humble care llc
08.2019 - 04.2023
CNA; CNA HOME HEALTH
Girling Home Health
01.2001 - 05.2019
GED -
Memorial High School
Some College (No Degree) - Health Management and Clinical Assistance
Remington College
CNA -
Texas Nurse Aide Academy
CNA -
Gary Job Corps