Shantrell Tullis
North Augusta,United States
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitthealth (Union County)
Charlotte, NC
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Travel CNA
SouthEast Georgia Health System
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Provides positive and professional customer service with external and internal customers
- Assist with wound care and provides all ADL's as needed pertaining to the patients level of care
- Observe all policies including HIPPA law when handling patient information
- Safely transport patients to other areas of the facility.(i.e
- X-ray, in patient unit)
Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth (Augusta Hills)
Augusta, GA
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Provides positive and professional customer service with external and internal customers
- Perform duties such as measuring vital signs, telemetry monitoring, collecting specimen, Trach care, blood glucose monitoring and prepare patients for medical exam/procedures
- Obtained medical histories, recorded vital signs, explained treatment procedures to patients, and assisted providers during examinations
- Works with the RN to appropriately orient/train less experienced NAs in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery
- Perform and assist with bowel care for the SCI patients in the CCU
- Assist with wound care for SCI patients
- Safely transport patients to other areas of the facility (i.e
- X-ray, in-patient unit)
- Greeted patients in addition to updating and filing patient medical records
- Observe all policies including HIPPA law when handling patient information
- Communicates with and work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, doctors, nurses, and/or social workers
- Service as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients, family, professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care, incorporating acceptable established customer service standards into practice
- Ensures that the physical and emotional environment is consistent with the vision for the veteran/family centered care
- Facilitates the admission of new patients through unit orientation, room assignments, initiation of vital signs and set up for telemetry monitoring
- Establishes a work plan and re-prioritize plans based on changing patient care needs
- Safeguards veteran/family rights to privacy and confidentiality
- Serves as a veteran/family advocate
- Support active participation of veterans and families in their care
- Documents all data collected and care provided according to established guidelines
- Recognizes life-threatening situations and initiates CPR as needed.
Aiken, SC
01.2015 - 09.2020
- Responsible for the operation of the telephone, overhead paging, and the hand-held pager system in the hospital
- Dispatches emergency response personnel to medical emergencies and alarms via the overhead paging system and the hospital pager system
- Initiates and directs staff for Missing Patients, Code Blue Alarms, and Rapid Response Alarms
- Obtains critical and pertinent information to direct emergency personnel
- Receives an array of telephone calls requiring them to be handled in a sensitive nature
- Uses caution and follows hospital policy when tasked to provide sensitive record information
- Coordinates with outside agencies for emergency responses
- Maintains an accurate record of times when emergency calls are received, and emergency personnel are dispatched
- Provides courteous directions and assistance to patients, veterans, visitors, and staff
- Uses effective customer service practices and verbal de-escalation skills
- Maintains a high level of honesty and integrity when dealing with the public and co-workers
- Provides clerical, administrative, and office automation support in current assigned duties.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health Aide
Augusta, GA
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Greeted patients in addition to updating and filing patient medical records
- Provides positive and professional customer service with external and internal customers
- Safely transport patients to other areas of the facility (i.e
- X-ray, in-patient unit)
- Obtained medical histories, recorded vital signs, explained treatment procedures to patients, prepared patients for examinations, and assisted providers during examinations
- Perform duties such as measuring vital signs, telemetry monitoring, collecting specimen, drawing blood samples, EKG, suctioning of nose, mouth and trachea, enema/suppository treatments, skin care (prevent breakdown), catheter/flexi-seal insertion, wound care, blood glucose monitoring and prepare patients for medical exam/procedures
- Perform and assist with bowel care for the SCI patients in the ICU
- Assist with wound care for SCI patient
- Collected and prepared laboratory specimens, disposed of contaminated supplies, and sterilized medical instruments
- Changed dressings and assisted providers with procedures and treatments
- Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to the charge nurse
- Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological, or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing or medical staff
- Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment by following organization standards and infection control techniques
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, and ADLs
- Assist patients with daily living functions (eating, bathing, grooming)
- Order supplies and set up patient rooms with supplies/equipment needed for patients and/or procedures
- Assist patients with ambulation, transfers, and turning while using proper body mechanics and proper medical equipment provided by the facility
- Observe all policies including HIPPA law when handling patient information
- Communicate with and work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, doctors, nurses, and/or social workers
- Removes and/or reports equipment/furniture in need of repair
- Recognized life-threatening situations and initiates CPR as needed
- Assist Patients with performing basic tasks such as feeding, dressing, and toileting when necessary
- Respond immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alert medical staff to pending emergency situations
- Encourage all patients to get exercise and participate in scheduled activities
- Engage in housekeeping tasks such as replacing linens on beds, cleaning patient rooms
- Assist patients with A.M care, take vital signs, pre for procedures, and obtain specimens.
Education
Technical Occupational and Certificate -
Piedmont Technical College
01.2021
South Carolina GED -
01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant -
01.2014
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Compassionate
- Basic Life Support
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitthealth (Union County)
06.2023 - 04.2024
Travel CNA
SouthEast Georgia Health System
02.2022 - 07.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth (Augusta Hills)
10.2020 - 04.2022
01.2015 - 09.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health Aide
08.2014 - 01.2015
Technical Occupational and Certificate -
Piedmont Technical College