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Shawn McDaniel

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Transporter

Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
05.2024 - Current
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on all transport vehicles before use.
  • Operated lift devices such as stair chairs safely and efficiently.
  • Greeted and assisted patients in wheelchairs to their appointments.
  • Ensured patients' comfort by providing blankets, pillows, water, and other necessary items.
  • Checked all medical documents for accuracy prior to transporting patients.
  • Maintained cleanliness of transport vehicles and equipment.

CNA/CMT

Springwell Senior Living Community
Baltimore, MD
01.2024 - Current
  • Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Assisted with medication administration, including dispensing and documentation of patient medications.
  • Ordered, received, stored and inventoried medications as required by facility policies and procedures.
  • Verified accuracy of doctor orders prior to administering medications.

CMT/Scheduling Coordinator

Arbor Terrace Assisted Living
Fulton, MD
08.2021 - 03.2024
  • Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
  • Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
  • Completed timely changes and updates to schedules in central scheduling system.
  • Communicated with clients and caregivers to inform of schedule changes, cancellations or additions.
  • Communicated schedule changes to appropriate department personnel and other ancillary areas.
  • Utilized MS Office and Excel to analyze data and create spreadsheets.
  • Managed schedules of team of 71 personnel to keep shifts properly staffed.
  • Copied and faxed important information for patient and client records.
  • Developed effective scheduling processes to achieve production objectives.

Certified Medication Technician

Davids Loft
Baltimore, MD
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
  • Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
  • Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Prepared 45 various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
  • Monitored expiration of medications and medical supplies through dates and ]is continue.

Dietary Aide

University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
  • Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines
  • Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
  • Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
  • Cleaned and maintained dining room during and after each meal service.
  • Engaged with residents to provide positive and enriching experiences.
  • Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
  • Delivered snacks to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
  • Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.

Dietary Aide

PEI TEMPS(University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
08.2019 - 10.2020
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining and utility areas to promote healthy environment.
  • Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
  • Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines
  • Served food and snacks according to planned menu and patients' diet orders.
  • Treated patients and team members with dignity and respect.
  • Engaged with residents to provide positive and enriching experiences.
  • Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
  • Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
  • Coordinated nutritional care with other healthcare team members and managed care actions related to diet management.

Residential Counselor

National Center on Institutions and Alternatives
Windsor Mill, MD
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
  • Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
  • Prepared meals and assisted clients with laundry and household chores.
  • Made regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
  • Collaborated with other counselors to develop programs that address needs of residents.
  • Chaperoned group-sponsored trips and social functions.
  • Answered telephones and routed calls or delivered messages.
  • Conferred with medical personnel to understand backgrounds and needs of residents.
  • Led weekly meetings to address resident concerns and educate on changes to policies and procedures.

House Manager/CMT

House of Change Behavioral Heath Center
Baltimore, MD
11.2015 - 02.2017
  • Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Resolved individual resident issues and neighborly complaints with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Conducted required fire drills and emergency preparedness drills.
  • Assisted in defining roles for parolees and members of household, creating environment of personal responsibility for words and behavior
  • Answered questions from residents about membership, property managers, housing staff and other pertinent parties.

Education

Certification - CNA/GNA

Top Knowledge Healthcare
Baltimore, MD
11-2023

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

BCCC
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Medical Records Management
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Needs Determination
  • Willingness to Learn
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Basic Life Support
  • Schedule Management
  • Information Management
  • Staff Coordination
  • Customer Engagement and Support
  • Handling Complaints
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Handling Customer Complaints
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Patient Escorting
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Patient Transport
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Toileting assistance

Certification

  • Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
  • Certified Nursing Assisted
  • BLS

Timeline

Patient Transporter

Johns Hopkins Hospital
05.2024 - Current

CNA/CMT

Springwell Senior Living Community
01.2024 - Current

CMT/Scheduling Coordinator

Arbor Terrace Assisted Living
08.2021 - 03.2024

Dietary Aide

University of Maryland, Baltimore
09.2020 - 05.2021

Certified Medication Technician

Davids Loft
06.2020 - 09.2021

Dietary Aide

PEI TEMPS(University of Maryland, Baltimore
08.2019 - 10.2020

Residential Counselor

National Center on Institutions and Alternatives
08.2017 - 01.2019

House Manager/CMT

House of Change Behavioral Heath Center
11.2015 - 02.2017

Certification - CNA/GNA

Top Knowledge Healthcare

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

BCCC