Shayla Samarron
Earth,TX
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Country View Nursing Home, excelling in patient-focused care and safety precautions. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and dignity while collecting vital signs and advocating for individual needs. A reliable team player dedicated to improving care quality and promoting independence in geriatric patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country View Nursing Home
08.2020 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Running Waterdraw Care Center
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Conducted regular rounds throughout assigned unit checking on the well-being of patients and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area within the facility that adhered to all health and safety regulations set forth by state guidelines.
- Utilized proper body mechanics during transfers and positioning, ensuring patient safety while minimizing risk of injury.
- Maintained patient confidentiality at all times, adhering to HIPAA regulations and respecting their right to privacy throughout the caregiving process.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Was a senior aide of my shift for two years. Making sure aides got there tasks done in timely order. Helped where needed .
- Shower aide for one year. Was responsible for showering all residents throughout the week.
Education
GED -
Springlake-Earth
Earth, TXSkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Feeding assistance
- Patient lifting
- Geriatric care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country View Nursing Home
08.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Running Waterdraw Care Center
02.2017 - 06.2020
GED -
Springlake-Earth