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Shawana R. Harmon

Westwego,LA

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Desired Job Title

Certified Nursing AssistantCertified Nursing AssistantCertified Nursing AssistantCertified Nursing AssistantPatient Care Technician

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Westwego, LA, USNew Orleans, LA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

22/hr - 1000/hr

Summary

Certified CNA of 18+ yrs offering expertise in vitals monitoring, mobility support and records management. Maintains patient comfort and improves quality of life with compassionate care and companionship. Proficient in EHR systems and proper charting procedures. Certified Phlebotomist with 5yrs of experience confident with venipuncture, arterial and finger stick blood sampling. Excels in calming patients, preparing specimens and managing high-volume workflows. Well-versed in HIPAA requirements and laboratory standards with proficiency in [Software] EHR.

Overview

1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Clipboard Health
Marrero, LA
01.2023 - 02.2026
  • Collaborated with physicians and registered nurses to perform procedures.
  • Offered support, companionship and stimulation with conversation and recreation.
  • Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans.
  • Recorded patient heart rate, pulse and blood pressure.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
07.2023 - 12.2024
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
  • Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.

Patient Care Technician

United Nursing International
Metairie, LA
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Avoided treatment errors, carefully checking personal details and medication information.
  • Examined patients for bruises, wounds and symptoms indicating medical needs.
  • Updated [Type] EHR system with current treatments, medications and observations.
  • Collected biological specimens from unit patients.
  • Measured vital signs and updated chart with current information.
  • Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every [Number] hours.

CNA WARD CLERK/ CNA UNIT COORDINATOR

JEFFERSON HEALTHCARE CENTER
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Making doctors appointments, scheduling transportation appointments, writing out Lab & EKG recognitions forms for the patients.
  • Having the residents admissions paperwork into charts with the patients names, their physicians information & their room number.
  • Printing out daily census, identifying if any residents has been discharged or admitted.
  • Faxing documents to the residents physicians, pharmacy, labs etc.

Patient Care Technician ICU/ER

Bridgepoint Continuing Care Hospital
Marrero, Louisiana
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Prepared for patient admissions by cleaning rooms and setting up ordered equipment for each patient's needs.
  • Responded, resolved and followed up on customer service issues.
  • Supported smooth patient flow and unit operations with regular supply restocking.
  • Dressed wounds, helped with procedures and replenished room supplies.
  • Prepared, organized and utilized supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.

Advance Clinical Laboratory
Metairie, LA
07.2021 - 06.2022

Certified Nursing Technician

Chateau Living Center
Kenner, LA
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Venipuncture site selection 100%
  • Puncture site warming 100%
  • Tourniquet application 100%

Patient Care Technician FLOAT

John J Hainkel Jr
New Orleans, Louisiana
04.2018 - 11.2020
  • Obtained blood for testing by correctly performing venipuncture, finger sticks, and heel sticks. 75%
  • Kept detailed documentation of venipuncture procedures and collected samples. 100%
  • Managed station supplies, including tracking use and restocking bins between patients. 75%

Patient Care Technician ACCU

St. Margaret's at Mercy
New Orleans, Louisiana
04.2018 - 07.2020
  • Supported clients to take prescribed medication at correct times and dosage.
  • Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs and other locations. 75%
  • Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff. 100%

Nursing Assistant

Affiliated Heart To Heart
Terrytown, LA
08.2012 - 06.2015
  • Changed bedding and linens regularly to maintain patient comfort and sanitation.
  • Assisted with admissions, discharges and transfers to maintain consistent care delivery.
  • Served and assisted with meals and recorded food and fluid intake per policy and procedures.
  • Supported patient hygiene, dressing and hair care.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Brown & Associates
Marrero, LA
06.2011 - 01.2014
  • Changed bed linen regularly to help prevent skin irritation.
  • Built friendly rapport with patients and delivered personalized care.
  • Offered support, companionship and stimulation with conversation and recreation.
  • Handled non-medical patient care activities and provided laundry and meal assistance.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Jubilee Respite
Gretna, LA
08.2009 - 05.2011
  • Documented care actions, vitals and orders in company software.
  • Helped patients to complete routine exercises to build mobility.
  • Collaborated with physicians and registered nurses to perform procedures.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks and ran errands.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Clipboard Health
New Orleans, LA
03.2024 - Current
  • Supported nursing team in executing care plans for diverse patient needs.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care experiences.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
  • Participated in training sessions, improving skills and knowledge in caregiving practices.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Clipboard Health
New Orleans, LA
02.2024 - Current
  • 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.

Education

Phlebotomy technician - All

Top Notch Phlebotomy institution
New Orleans, Louisiana
11-2019

Certified nursing assistance - CNA - undefined

Nana's Nursing institution
New Orleans, Louisiana
04-2019

Diploma - All

Christ First Christen Academy
New Orleans, LA
05-2008

Skills

  • Compassionate communication
  • Capable of taking vital signs
  • Expertise in administrative tasks
  • Processing and accessioning all specimens
  • Order of draw/understand medical procedures
  • Patient Identifications
  • Infection control

Certification

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician
  • Biohazard waste management 100%
  • Personal protective equipment use 100%
  • Blood-borne pathogens exposure control 100%

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Clipboard Health
03.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Clipboard Health
02.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ochsner Medical Center
07.2023 - 12.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Clipboard Health
01.2023 - 02.2026

Patient Care Technician

United Nursing International
10.2022 - 10.2023

CNA WARD CLERK/ CNA UNIT COORDINATOR

JEFFERSON HEALTHCARE CENTER
02.2022 - 10.2023

Patient Care Technician ICU/ER

Bridgepoint Continuing Care Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2023

Advance Clinical Laboratory
07.2021 - 06.2022

Certified Nursing Technician

Chateau Living Center
11.2020 - 09.2021

Patient Care Technician FLOAT

John J Hainkel Jr
04.2018 - 11.2020

Patient Care Technician ACCU

St. Margaret's at Mercy
04.2018 - 07.2020

Nursing Assistant

Affiliated Heart To Heart
08.2012 - 06.2015

Certified Nurse Assistant

Brown & Associates
06.2011 - 01.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Jubilee Respite
08.2009 - 05.2011

Diploma - All

Christ First Christen Academy

Certified nursing assistance - CNA - undefined

Nana's Nursing institution

Phlebotomy technician - All

Top Notch Phlebotomy institution

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