Shateria Staton
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and Compassionate healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience in patient, rehabilitation support, and direct support services. Skilled in staff management, vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, and assisting with daily living activities. Committed to delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Home Assistant Manager/Direct Support Professional
Hope Christian Services
Hawthorne, NJ
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and personal growth.
- Collaborated with team members to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Facilitated engaging recreational activities, enhancing social interaction among residents.
- Monitored resident health and behavior, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and support protocols.
- Contributed to regular team meetings, sharing insights to improve overall service delivery.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for all residents.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues, and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules while closely monitoring side effects or adverse reactions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Nursing Assistant
Kessler Rehabilitation Center
Saddle Brook, NJ
09.2016 - 04.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to support patient health and well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Patient Care Technician
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Wayne, NJ
07.2011 - 06.2016
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Trained new technicians on hospital protocols and best practices in patient care delivery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Preakness Healthcare Center
Wayne, NJ
09.2008 - 10.2011
- Assessed patient needs and implemented personalized care plans to enhance overall well-being.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily activities, ensuring timely and compassionate patient support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing team for prompt intervention.
- Educated patients and families on care routines, promoting understanding of health management.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastside High School
Paterson, NJ06-2000
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Professional boundaries
- First aid and CPR
- Adaptive equipment use
- Giving medications
- Maintaining patient safety
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Activities of daily living
- Organizational skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Recording vital signs
- Daily charting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Data entry
- Medication administration
- Medical terminology
- Appointment scheduling
- Collecting Specimens
Timeline
Group Home Assistant Manager/Direct Support Professional
Hope Christian Services
05.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Kessler Rehabilitation Center
09.2016 - 04.2022
Patient Care Technician
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
07.2011 - 06.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Preakness Healthcare Center
09.2008 - 10.2011
High School Diploma -
Eastside High School