Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 4 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Highly trained professional talented in Brain and Stroke Unit. Analytical problem-solver seeking CNA position to apply expertise and enhance care.
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SHANNON WRIGHT
Nursing Services
Houston,TX
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Memorial Hermann TIRR RehabilitationHouston, Tx
Patient Care Technician
01.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- 12:1 Brain and Stroke injury unit
Home Health ServicesHouston, TX
Caregiver
08.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered upward to 75 calls daily with three-way phone line
Jay 21 Enterprises AgencyHouston, Tx
Pacu Tech/CNA, Float Pool
01.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Changed linens and wiped tubes from surgery.
- Transfer patients from PACU to their vehicles
- Assured patients voided before leaving Baylor surgery center
- Administered at home instructions and answered any questions.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 13 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress..
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery
AssuranceJ Home ServicesHouston, Tx
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST
08.2017 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Organize and schedule appointments
- Established meetings and take detailed minutes
- Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms
- Assist in preparation of regularly scheduled reports
- Performed and maintained filing system.
- Update and maintain office policies and procedures
- Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
- Maintain contact lists
- Book travel arrangements
- Submit and reconcile expense reports
- Provide general support to visitors
- Act as point of contact for internal and external clients
- Liaise with executive and senior administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior managers
- Transfer all paperwork to online and more business ethical Microsoft ware
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Increased walk-in traffic by 30%.
- Doubled phone calls into Assurance J by 15% due to better communication and understanding.
Education
Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX
CNA Certification from CNA
12.2018
University Overview
Thurgood Marshall High SchoolMissouri City, TX
High School Diploma
05.2012
University Overview
Skills
- Team leadership Sales expertise
- Quality control Schedule mastery
- Organizational strengths Problem-solving abilities
- Product organization Emergency situation management
- Brand promotion Administrative tasks
- Safety procedures Leadership
- Conflict resolution POS system operation
- Security checks Adaptable
- Equipment Cleaning and Inspection
- Patient Lifting
- Sterilizing Equipment Use
- Patient Transport
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- NCPCT - Patie/nt Care Technician
- CPR License - 8/2023
- OSHA Certified
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann TIRR Rehabilitation
01.2021 - 03.2022
Caregiver
Home Health Services
08.2019 - 09.2020
Pacu Tech/CNA, Float Pool
Jay 21 Enterprises Agency
01.2019 - 02.2020
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST
AssuranceJ Home Services
08.2017 - 05.2018
Houston Community College
CNA Certification from CNA
Thurgood Marshall High School
High School Diploma
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