Shanquita Grier
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Legacy Transitional Care and Rehab, skilled in patient-focused care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety, significantly reducing fall incidents through effective safety measures. A reliable team player dedicated to maintaining high standards of care and confidentiality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Legacy Transitional Care and Rehab
07.2020 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Med Tech
Legacy Transitional Care and Rehab
07.2020 - Current
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
- Maintained a sterile work environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines for optimal patient care.
- Trained new staff members in laboratory procedures, contributing to overall team success and cohesion.
- Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
- Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
- Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
- Assisted physicians with diagnosing illnesses by promptly delivering detailed lab reports.
Lillie's Pharmacy of Johns Creek
Lillie's Pharmacy Of Johns Creek
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
High School Diploma -
D.M Therrell High School
Atlanta, GA05-2006
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Collecting vital signs
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic charting
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
Certification
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - State Health Departments or Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
Lillie's Pharmacy of Johns Creek
Lillie's Pharmacy Of Johns Creek
04.2022 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Legacy Transitional Care and Rehab
07.2020 - Current
Med Tech
Legacy Transitional Care and Rehab
07.2020 - Current
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - State Health Departments or Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
High School Diploma -
D.M Therrell High School
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