Shantal J. Reid
Temple Georgia ,NY
Summary
Compassionate, caring problem-solver Works well under pressure, and completes all tasks
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Technician
St Joseph Hospital
Bethpage, NY
10.2022 - 06.2025
- 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.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, fostering a supportive environment.
- Trained new nursing assistants on best practices in patient care and facility protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient health outcomes.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Five Star Nursing Agency
Brooklyn, NY
02.2022 - 10.2024
- 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
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Direct support professional
Epic Long island
Farmingdale, NY
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Assist with personal hygiene
- Administer medication
- Prepare meal
- Accompany individuals to doctor visit
- Community interaction
- Follow active treatment plan
- Proved oversight to individuals
- Drop and pick Individuals to and from Day program
Home Health Care Provider
All Metro Health Care, Home Aid/ Personal Care
Lynbrook, NY
09.2012 - 01.2018
- Assist in personal care Supervise patient in self medication Prepare meal Accompany patient to doctor visit Check vital signs Provide emotional support Schedule appointments
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
Medical Assistant
DR Rasheed U Jafar
Baldwin, NY
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Assist patients with insurance forms and claims
- Assist physicians and other providers with exams and procedures
- Call or fax prescriptions to pharmacies
- Clean and maintain instruments and medical equipment Page 1 of 2
- Collect data about previous health, medical and surgical history from patients
- Collect specimens for lab tests
- Document in paper or electronic medical records
- Handle and route office mail
- Manage medical records
- Manage specialty referrals
- Measure patent vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature), height and weight
- Stock exam rooms
- Perform in-office lab tests
- Answer phones
- Schedule appointment and testing Provide patient education as directed by the doctor or other provider Page 2 of 2
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
Access Careers - Hempstead
Hempstead, NY08.2021
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Suburban Technical School
Hempstead, NY09.2011
Skills
- Observation Documentation
- Emotional and Social Support
- Bedsore Prevention
- Needs Determination
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Basic Life Support
- Basic Care Services
- Oral Hygiene
- Monitoring Fluids
- Seizure Precautions
- Positioning Patients
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Post-Mortem Care
- Collecting Specimens
- Patient Care and Safety
- Biohazard Disposal
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Catheter Care
- Bed Transfers
Timeline
Certified Nursing Technician
St Joseph Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Five Star Nursing Agency
02.2022 - 10.2024
Direct support professional
Epic Long island
02.2017 - 02.2019
Home Health Care Provider
All Metro Health Care, Home Aid/ Personal Care
09.2012 - 01.2018
Medical Assistant
DR Rasheed U Jafar
12.2011 - 12.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Access Careers - Hempstead
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Suburban Technical School