Shawanda Stanback
Randallstown,Maryland
Summary
I'm a Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant by trade. But I've gained a various amount of experience in my years. I've managed a healthcare agency, managed various assistant livings. Worked in various healthcare settings as a nursing assistant and as an administrative assistant. I've worked in communications in a correctional facility as well. Everywhere I've worked, my work has always been noticed. But no matter what experience I've gained over the years. There's experiences, I will always hold close at all times. And that is having "Patience", being a "Good Listener", being "Humble", Being "Empathetic" and being "Understanding". Lastly, wearing a "Smile" everyday.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Driver, Escort and Trainer
ICARE TRANSPORTATION
Baltimore, MD
11.20-18 - Current
- I've transported clients to and from assigned locations.
- Assisted passengers in and out of the vehicle safely.
- Loaded and unloaded luggage or other items from the vehicle.
- Escorted or physically assisted clients in wheelchairs, barton chairs or stretchers into or in appointments. i.e., registration, helping the medical staff in the Dr. office, updating the medical staff, clients, facilities and families. Advocating for the clients, facilities or families and contacting persons as needed.
- Assist with incontinence care, dressing, feeding, administering meds, transferring, vitals, prepping for procedures, updating family or facilities about changes with the client medical status and so on.
- Recorded all information needed per run in the log.
- Scheduled or rescheduled clients appointments and transportation pick-ups and drop-offs.
- Communicated with clients, families and facilities prior to pick-ups. Confirming times, locations and special accommodations if needed.
- Communicated with dispatch on updated information about trip assignments, along with other things.
- Updated trips and notified dispatch on changes.
- Trained escorts and every wheelchair driver, since I've been with the company as a driver except two. (trained them physically, as well as on hospitality)
- Trained co-workers on the old and new time clock, log and trips report system.
- Informed co-workers on changes concerning trips.
- Navigated co-workers to and from destinations etc.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lorien Nursing Home and Rehab
Columbia, MD
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Assisted patients with adl's such as bathing, grooming, dressing etc.
- Recorded vitals, weight, intake-output and so on.
- Transported patients to and from bed and to treatment units, using wheelchair or the bed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs immediately.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition and reported it to the nurse.
- Served meals to patients and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems in the charting system.
- Changed linens, removed all waste and tidied up as necessary.
- Administered medications as directed by the nurse.
- Collected stool and urine samples as directed by the nurse.
- Ambulated or transferred patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely. Such as the sit to stand, hoyer-lift, wheelchair, sliding board, gait belt...
- Observed and responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illnesses or injuries.
- Documented and reported observations of unusual patient behavior or complaints and physical symptoms or changes to the nurse.
- Assisted nurses with wound care, enemas, fingersticks, bandage wrappings and so on.
- Assisted with activities such as bingo, puzzles, board games, karaoke etc.
- Scheduling assignments to the nursing assistants.
- Scheduled staff on my unit when staff needed off.
- Problem solved and mediated staff when issues occurred.
Office Manager, Scheduler and GNA
U1st Nursing Services
Randallstown, MD
03.2003 - 03.2016
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails and routed mail.
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets and financial obligations.
- Maintained filing records and other documents.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and ending of employment.
- Recruiting new and potential clients.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Resolved any issues staff had with schedules or clients.
- Worked in the field as a GNA when necessary.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, meal prep.
- Assisted clients with feeding or tube feeding.
- Administered medication orally, intravenously or through a tube.
- Fingersticks, glucose reading and insulin injections.
- Wound care of different stages of wounds.
- Laundry and light housekeeping.
- Range of motion exercises.
- Transported to and from appointments and activities.
- Mediated situations with clients and families in crisis or end of life situations and so on.
Education
GED -
Board of Education
Baltimore, MD10-2011
Certification - Nursing Assistant
Genesis Geriatric Nursing Assistant Training
Randallstown, MD03-2002
Skills
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Working Under Pressure
- Decision Making
- Safe Driving Practices
- Emergency Response Training
- Transportation Procedures Training
- Medical Equipment Training
- Patient Care
- Staff Training Abilities
- Mediating and Problem Solving
- Dispatching
- Scheduling
- Managing
- Working with a team or alone
- Route Navigation
- Incident Reporting
- Having a Kind, Loving Heart
- Always Wearing A Smile
- Having Compassion, Empathy, Patience and Understanding for people and so on
Certification
CPR
FIRST-AIDE
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
CERTIFIED GERIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION DRIVERS LICENSE
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lorien Nursing Home and Rehab
12.2016 - 07.2018
Office Manager, Scheduler and GNA
U1st Nursing Services
03.2003 - 03.2016
Medical Driver, Escort and Trainer
ICARE TRANSPORTATION
11.20-18 - Current
GED -
Board of Education
Certification - Nursing Assistant
Genesis Geriatric Nursing Assistant Training
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