Shannon Cessna
Ernest,PA
Summary
Compassionate enough to know the type of care for different patients. CPR certified in January 2019 and valid till 2021. BLS Trainer for St. Andrews in 2021. Using the proper Isolation process and incorporating the high importance of hand washing to provide a safe environment for patients and families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cna
Shift Med
11.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported needs of 40+ residents under long-term care
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments
- Delivered high-quality care to 40+ patients in Rehab Facility
Lead Certified Nurses Aide
St. Andrews Indian Pa
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Duties have included getting all new employees in with computers and setting up accounts, rounding with podiatrists, attending meetings for new and changes of facility, and creating new works sheet used on neighborhood for quicker communication in reporting off to shifts
- Supported needs of 40+ residents under long-term care
CNA
ST. ANDREWS PRESBITAIRAN SENIOR
03.2009 - 03.2023
- CNA NURSING ASSISTANT
- Responsibilities working on Short-term Rehabilitation working with Nursing and Therapy closely and monitor on restorative programs in place to insure smooth transition home, personal care or long term
- Getting vitals with knowledge of high and low
- Systolic and Diastolic numbers for blood pressures are part of the requirements
- Reporting change of patients to nurses and implying any concerns
- Understanding importance of thorough catheter care
- Measuring input and output for nurses and recording in documentation.
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints
PERSONAL CARE AIDE
CRYSTAL WATERS
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Working in personal care setting is different step in health care work environment
- Knowing that patients can do alot for themselves and just helping with their daily tasks makes all difference to them
- Just to list some task of job were:
- Help bathing
- Walking to meals
- Laundry
- Answering call bell in timely manner
- Light cleaning
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment
Education
Licences - Nursing
Rapha School
Home, PA09.2023
Medical Assistant
Cambria-Rowe Business College
Indiana, Pa09.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
West Haven Nursing Home
Apllo PaHigh School Diploma -
Indiana Area Senior High School
Indiana, PA06.2000
Skills
- Using restorative Programs
- Utilizing care
- Charging for Supplies
- Working in timely manner
- Skilled in long term
- Assisting in eating
- Proper use of splints
- Proper use of gait belts
- CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- IV therapy
- Medication training
Accomplishments
- Rapha School 2022-2023
- CAMBRIA ROWE BUSINESS COLLAGE
- 2008
- Medical Assistant
- VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE AND LEADERSHIP
- Participating with a team on Short-term Rehabilitation with being a member for 11 years, training and helping to orient new members and staff
- Demonstration on how apply Personal Protective
- Equipment (PPE), the proper and safe way to use a lift with slings
- Noticing on a change in statue of patients
- Rounding with out going and oncoming shifts
- Podiatrist and the Wound Team on a frequent base a great experience and having a different outlook on noticing thing that can be avoided if just taking an extra step
- Have participated in the Caring Committee for residents for 3 years in a row with positive outcome.
- CERTIFIED NURSING ASSITANT
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Certification
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CPR Certification
- Iv Therapy
Timeline
Cna
Shift Med
11.2022 - Current
Lead Certified Nurses Aide
St. Andrews Indian Pa
04.2021 - 03.2023
PERSONAL CARE AIDE
CRYSTAL WATERS
01.2015 - 01.2016
CNA
ST. ANDREWS PRESBITAIRAN SENIOR
03.2009 - 03.2023
Licences - Nursing
Rapha School
Medical Assistant
Cambria-Rowe Business College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
West Haven Nursing Home
High School Diploma -
Indiana Area Senior High School
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