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
2021.04 - 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
2016.03 - 2021.04
- 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, AZ2014-10
High School Diploma -
Eastpointe High School
Tucson, AZ2009-05
Skills
- Condition Monitoring
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate
- Patient Lifting
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Dependable Home Health Care
2021.04 - Present
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center
2016.03 - 2021.04
Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Caregiver Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Eastpointe High School
Similar Profiles
Grmawit GebrihansGrmawit Gebrihans
Direct Support Professional at Dependable Home Health CareDirect Support Professional at Dependable Home Health Care
Leticia SanchezLeticia Sanchez
MSW ALTC at Dependable Home Health CareMSW ALTC at Dependable Home Health Care
FAVOUR OWIVRIFAVOUR OWIVRI
Caregiver at Dependable Home Health CareCaregiver at Dependable Home Health Care