Shawntella Elem
Green Valley,AZ
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 10 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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
Dependable Home Health Care
Tucson, AZ
04.2021 - Present
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Gave emotional support to patients and their families.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Monitored food intake to ensure proper nutrition is maintained.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Checked vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center
Tucson, AZ
03.2016 - 04.2021
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Education
Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Caregiver Training Institute
Tucson, AZ10-2014
High School Diploma -
Eastpointe High School
Tucson, AZ05-2009
Skills
- Condition Monitoring
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate
- Patient Lifting
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Dependable Home Health Care
04.2021 - Present
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center
03.2016 - 04.2021
Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Caregiver Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Eastpointe High School
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