Shawnta Kelley
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with 4+ years of experience supporting ADLs, safe transfers, vital signs, and fall prevention in inpatient and float pool settings. Skilled in infection control, electronic charting, and clear communication with care teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
VA Hospital
Los Angeles, California
08.2024 - Current
- Supported patients with bathing, dressing, toileting, and daily hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and relayed changes to licensed nursing staff.
- Repositioned patients and used safe transfer techniques to support skin integrity.
- Repositioned patients and maintained skin integrity with safe transfer techniques
- Conducted hourly rounding on assigned patients, proactively addressing safety and comfort needs.
- Communicated patient needs clearly with nurses, aides, and care teams
- Collected and recorded patient care data in facility charting systems.
- Followed infection control procedures and maintained clean, safe care areas
- Provided flexible support across departments in float pool, enhancing patient care continuity.
Program Aide
College Hospital
Signal Hill, California
01.2019 - Current
- Assisted College Hospital program staff with daily patient service tasks to enhance patient care.
- Relayed patients' needs to nurses, therapists, and social workers to ensure timely support.
- Escorted patients safely to scheduled program areas and appointments.
- Set up and cleaned program rooms according to hospital standards.
- Managed clerical duties including answering phones and maintaining inventory logs to streamline operations.
- Operated delivery vehicle for scheduled routes and transporting patient's home
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab
Santa Monica, California
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Supported mobility using lifts, wheelchairs, and transfer techniques.
- Repositioned patients to enhance comfort, promote skin care, and ensure safety.
- Prepared patient rooms with clean linens and stocked supplies.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, to maintain personal hygiene and dignity.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding.
- Coordinated daily living activities, managing personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation to support overall patient well-being.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Torrance Memorial Hospital
Torrance, California
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Repositioned patients and supported safe transfers using mobility aids.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Performed blood glucose checks to monitor diabetes management.
- Maintained infection control standards through cleaning, sanitizing, and protective equipment use.
- Reported changes in condition promptly to nursing staff and care teams.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the charge nurse.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided respectful bedside support and reassurance to patients and families.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained up-to-date records of patient conditions and treatments.
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Long Beach, California
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided companionship and emotional support for seniors in Home Instead client homes.
- Prepared meals and snacks following client preferences and dietary needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and organization, to create a clean and safe living environment for clients.
- Reminded clients of medications and daily care routines to ensure adherence to health plans.
- Supported transportation to appointments, errands, and community activities.
- Observed client changes and reported concerns to the Home Instead care team.
- Developed trusted relationships with clients through compassionate support and effective communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Education Corp
Los Angeles, CA06-2009
Skills
ADL support
- Meal assistance
- Patient care coordination
- Inpatient care
- Safe transfers
- Transporting patients
- Glucose checks
- Recording vital signs
- Infection control protocols
- Catheter change and preparation
- Fall prevention
- Light housekeeping
- Electronic charting
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Patient relationship building
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
VA Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Torrance Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab
10.2022 - 10.2023
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
01.2022 - 09.2022
Program Aide
College Hospital
01.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Education Corp