Shannon Watkins
Rensselaer,IN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Private Home Health Care
Rensselaer, IN
03.2019 - Current
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Education
Certificate of Electrocardiogram Technician - EKG
Saint Joseph College
Rensselaer, IN12-2024
Nursing
CNA Program
Indiana11-2022
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Medication administration
- Infection control practices
- Compassion and empathy
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Multitasking and organization
- Basic life support
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
CNA
Private Home Health Care
03.2019 - Current
Certificate of Electrocardiogram Technician - EKG
Saint Joseph College
Nursing
CNA Program