Shaquinta Walker
Charleston,SC
Summary
Self-motivated, adaptable, and team focused candidate seeking a position where recently acquired clinical skills and experience will support efforts to provide a positive patient experience. Knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional 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
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attendant Care
Jasper County Of Disability Board
2005.01 - 2024.12
- Cooking, oral hygiene, bathing, transporting, lifting
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming for improved quality of life.
- Provided meal assistance, including preparation of special diets and feeding support, guaranteeing adequate nutrition for clients.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment by performing light housekeeping duties and laundry tasks.
Lead Medication Aide
Benton House Of West Ashley
2016.11 - Current
- Provided exceptional patient care, addressing concerns and answering questions about medications to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough staff training and consistent monitoring of medical records.
- Conducted quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing internal processes within the facility''s med pass procedure.
- Improved medication administration accuracy by implementing a streamlined process for medication distribution.
- Supported needs of 6+ residents under long-term care.
Attendant Care
Charleston County Disability Board
2008.12 - 2014.01
- Taking care of the patient, hygiene, cleaning, transporting, cooking
- Maintained a clean and organized environment by performing light housekeeping duties and laundry tasks.
- Improved client mobility by aiding in transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
ECPI UNIVERSITY
North Charleston, SC11.2025
Medical Assistant Certificate Program, Medical Laboratory Procedures, Pharmacology & Drug Administration, Medical Law & Ethics, Medical Terminology, Clinical Office Procedures I, II, Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Insurance Procedures -
Virginia College
North Charleston, SC06.2017
Skills
- Instrument Sterilization & Autoclaving
- Phlebotomy Skills
- Obtaining & Recording Vital Signs
- Performing EKG's
- Suture & Staple Removal
- Administering Injections
- Specimen Collection & Testing
- Patient Education
- Filing
- Telephone Etiquette
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Reliability and punctuality
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Elderly Care
- Patient Care
- Dementia Care
- Time management expertise
Certification
- Registered Medical Assistant, 01/2017
- CPR Certified - American Heart Association, Current
- Phlebotomy Certified, 11/30/2016
Timeline
Lead Medication Aide
Benton House Of West Ashley
2016.11 - Current
Attendant Care
Charleston County Disability Board
2008.12 - 2014.01
Attendant Care
Jasper County Of Disability Board
2005.01 - 2024.12
No Degree - Practical Nursing
ECPI UNIVERSITY
Medical Assistant Certificate Program, Medical Laboratory Procedures, Pharmacology & Drug Administration, Medical Law & Ethics, Medical Terminology, Clinical Office Procedures I, II, Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Insurance Procedures -
Virginia College
- Registered Medical Assistant, 01/2017
- CPR Certified - American Heart Association, Current
- Phlebotomy Certified, 11/30/2016
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