Shannon Woodard
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and medication management, demonstrated during tenure at Manor Care Health Services. Excelled in vital signs monitoring and fostering teamwork, significantly enhancing patient comfort and safety. Proven track record in dementia care and bedsore prevention, showcasing a strong ability to learn and adapt to new challenges.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medicine Tech
Pickersgill Retirement Center
Towson, MD
2016.10 - Current
- Educated patients on their prescribed medications, side effects and proper usage.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
- Performed general housekeeping duties such as cleaning rooms, making beds and stocking supplies.
- Assisted with administering medications to patients according to physician orders.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Fayette Health and Rehabilitation Center
Baltimore , MD
2013.06 - 2016.09
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Facilitated recreational activities designed specifically for the elderly population such as bingo, arts and crafts and board games.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as feeding, toileting and ambulation.
- Managed residents' activities of daily living.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Monitored vital signs and other health parameters for geriatric patients.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks around the unit as needed to maintain a clean environment for elderly residents.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions on electronic medical records system.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Transported geriatric patients safely from one location to another using wheelchairs or gurneys when necessary.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Promptly reported any changes in patient condition or behavior observed during shift hours.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Brinton Woods Post Acute Care Center
Baltimore , MD
2008.02 - 2013.06
- Managed residents' activities of daily living.
- Assessed resident needs through observation, interviews and physical exams; developed individualized care plans based on findings.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Observed safety precautions while providing hands-on assistance with basic hygiene needs like showering or shaving.
- Monitored vital signs and other health parameters for geriatric patients.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks around the unit as needed to maintain a clean environment for elderly residents.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions on electronic medical records system.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Transported geriatric patients safely from one location to another using wheelchairs or gurneys when necessary.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Promptly reported any changes in patient condition or behavior observed during shift hours.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming elderly patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Health Services
Towson, MD
2005.05 - 2008.02
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Irvington knolls Nursing Center
Baltimore , MD
2000.09 - 2005.05
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as feeding, toileting and ambulation.
- Managed residents' activities of daily living.
- Monitored vital signs and other health parameters for geriatric patients.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Promptly reported any changes in patient condition or behavior observed during shift hours.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Encouraged independence among elderly residents by assisting them with activities that promote self-care skills.
- Responded promptly to patient calls for assistance or support in a timely manner.
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming elderly patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Patterson High
100 N. Kane St.2002-05
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding assistance
- Medication storage
- Dementia care
- Patient hygiene management
- Transport patients
- Certified nursing assistant
- Light housekeeping
- Patient comfort
- Patient care
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
- Teamwork
- Personal care aide
- Bedsore prevention
- Time management
- Preparing meals
- Willingness to learn
- Transporting patients
- Recording vital signs
- Vital signs
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant August 2000
Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant 2000
Certified Medicine Technician 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Medicine Tech
Pickersgill Retirement Center
2016.10 - Current
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Fayette Health and Rehabilitation Center
2013.06 - 2016.09
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Brinton Woods Post Acute Care Center
2008.02 - 2013.06
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Health Services
2005.05 - 2008.02
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Irvington knolls Nursing Center
2000.09 - 2005.05
High School Diploma -
Patterson High