Shawna Tennant
Watertown,US
Summary
Single mom of two boys worked in health care for the last 7 years can’t imagine anything else I would love to do! Currently working night shift at Edgewood assisted living. Would love to experience in home health. Currently working on my ged hopefully that will be done soon
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Edgewood Assisted Living
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
CNA
Jenkins Living Center
08.2016 - 09.2023
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Adult Education -
Lake Area Technical Institute
Watertown, SDSkills
- End-of-life care
- Team collaboration
- Patient assessment
- Effective communication
- Oxygen therapy
- Behavioral management
- Time management
- Continuing education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Transfer techniques
- Infection control
- Personal hygiene assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- CPR certification
- Compassionate care
- Dementia care
- Nutrition monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Infection Prevention
- Specimen Collection
- Feeding Assistance
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Services
- Electronic Charting
- Bedsore Prevention
- Patient Positioning
- Catheter Care
- CNA Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Documenting Behaviors
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Family Communication
- Emotional and Social Support
Timeline
PCA
Edgewood Assisted Living
12.2023 - Current
CNA
Jenkins Living Center
08.2016 - 09.2023
Adult Education -
Lake Area Technical Institute
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