Shantavis Price
Caregiver
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Caregiver
Montclair Personal Care Home
Atlanta , GA
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Kept resident dry and clean. Also responsible for colostomy and urine bags.
PRN Patient Transporter
Piedmont Atlanta
Atlanta , Georgia
11.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Communicated with patients, family members and healthcare staff to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Followed sanitary and safety regulations to properly collect and dispose of medical waste.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
Patient Care Technician
Wellstar Atl
Atlanta , GA
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Temporary Radiology Technician
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Dunwoody, GA
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for imaging.
- Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
Education
Certified Phlebotomist -
Georgia School of Phlebotomy
Atlanta, GAAssociate Degree In Nursing -
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA 01.2023 - Current
Skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Responding to emergencies
Measuring bodily fluids
Recording vital signs
Feeding assistance expert
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Transporting patients
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Supporting personal needs
Observing responses
Patient-focused care
Compassionate
Trustworthy companion
Compassionate caregiver
Shared governance
Medical Records Management
Infection Control
Venipuncture
Clerical Support
Certification
PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Atlanta Technical College
01.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Montclair Personal Care Home
09.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Wellstar Atl
10.2021 - 10.2022
Temporary Radiology Technician
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
05.2020 - 01.2021
PRN Patient Transporter
Piedmont Atlanta
11.2019 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist -
Georgia School of Phlebotomy