Shawanda Benson
Owings Mills,MD
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Vigilant and conscientious about isolating and resolving concerns. Devoted to closely monitoring student success and progress through exams. Successful at cultivating individual relationships with students and [System] use. Qualified Preceptor with exceptional knowledge of [Area of expertise]. Adept at ensuring individual student success and incorporating hands-on learning into daily lesson plans. Fantastic attention to detail and dedication to [Task] criteria.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pct
Univeristy Of Maryland Medical Center
10.2001 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chesapeake Medical Staffing Agency
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada Home Health
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Future Healthcare
06.2000 - 09.2001
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MDHigh School Diploma -
Edmondson Westside High School
Baltimore, MD06.1995
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Infection Control
- Teaching Strategies
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Certified nursing assist
- certified patient care tech
- cpr certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chesapeake Medical Staffing Agency
09.2018 - 09.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada Home Health
02.2016 - 04.2017
Pct
Univeristy Of Maryland Medical Center
10.2001 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Future Healthcare
06.2000 - 09.2001
No Degree - Nursing
Coppin State University
High School Diploma -
Edmondson Westside High School
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