Shante' Melvin
Houston
Summary
Compassionate LVN nursing student at Galen College of Nursing with 3 years of CNA experience in long-term care. Skilled in wound care, vital signs, head-to-toe assessments, infection control, and patient-centered care. Strong clinical foundation with hands-on experience providing compassionate, quality patient support and collaborating within healthcare teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student Clinicals
Galen College
03.2026 - Current
- Successfully checked off on vital signs, head-to-toe assessments, sterile wound care and foundational nursing skills
- Performing supervised patient assessments and documenting findings accurately
- Assisting with wound care and maintaining sterile and clean technique procedures
- Providing hygiene care, mobility assistance, positioning, and patient support
- Practicing infection control, patient safety, and therapeutic communication
- Collaborating with nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient-centered care
- Developing knowledge in medication administration, nursing fundamentals, and clinical decision-making
Human Resources Manager
Foundation Automotive
06.2022 - 01.2026
- Managed employee relations, payroll, onboarding, and compliance for 200+ employees
- Maintained confidential documentation and strengthened organizational communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Brightmore of Wilmington
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting
- Measured and documented vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff
- Assisted with wound care support and maintaining clean patient environments
- Supported mobility, transfers, repositioning, and fall prevention interventions
- Delivered compassionate care while preserving patient dignity and comfort
- Followed HIPAA, infection control, and patient safety guidelines consistently
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Houston, TX04-2027
Bachelor of Science - Business Adminstration
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC05-2016
Skills
- Wound Care
- Head-to-Toe Assessments
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient-Centered Assessments
- Patient Safety
- NANDA Nursing Diagnosis Knowledge
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Healthcare Leadership
- Therapeutic Communication
- Electronic Documentation
- Compassionate Bedside Care
Certification
American Redcross - BLS Provider Certification - April 2026
TBON Registered
Timeline
Nursing Student Clinicals
Galen College
03.2026 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Foundation Automotive
06.2022 - 01.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Brightmore of Wilmington
01.2015 - 01.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Business Adminstration
Gardner-Webb University