Shantell Thomas
Hartford
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Preferred Professional Services, skilled in patient care and vital sign monitoring. Enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic support and effective communication. Adept at crisis intervention and fostering a safe environment, ensuring clients' emotional and physical well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Preferred Professional Serviced
04.2021 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Direct Support Professional
FAVARH
08.2015 - 04.2021
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
Behavioral Aide
Able Home Health Care
07.2015 - 04.2021
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with emotional or behavioral issues during class time and school activities.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify triggers and patterns of behavior, informing intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for students with behavioral challenges.
- Implemented crisis prevention techniques to de-escalate challenging situations, maintaining safety for all involved parties.
Education
College Prep
Thomas Snell Weaver Highschool
Hartford, CTNo Degree - BSN
Arizona School Of Nursing
East Hartford, CTSkills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Preferred Professional Serviced
04.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
FAVARH
08.2015 - 04.2021
Behavioral Aide
Able Home Health Care
07.2015 - 04.2021
College Prep
Thomas Snell Weaver Highschool
No Degree - BSN
Arizona School Of Nursing
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