Shanta Hardawy
Newport,AR
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering thirty-two years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
The Blossom
Newport, AR
01.2021 - Current
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
CNA
Medical City Arlington
Dallas, TX
07.2016 - 11.2020
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
CNA
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Dallas, TX
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
CNA
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Education
Technical - Nursing Assistance
CNA Academy Of Texas
Dallas, TX06-2002
High School Diploma -
Newport High School
Newport, AR05-1992
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate Communication
- Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Transporting Patients
- Patient Lifting
- Collecting Specimens
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Family Support and Assistance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
The Blossom
01.2021 - Current
CNA
Medical City Arlington
07.2016 - 11.2020
CNA
Parkland Memorial Hospital
07.2015 - 05.2016
CNA
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
01.2013 - 03.2015
Technical - Nursing Assistance
CNA Academy Of Texas
High School Diploma -
Newport High School
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