Shayla Walters
Montgomery,MN
Summary
Compassionate and efficient CNA with 10+ years experience in assisted living facilities, memory care, home health, and hospice care settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brighton Hospice
09.2018 - Current
- Care for residents in assisted living facilities, memory care, and patients' homes to deliver high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care and memory care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported problems to nursing staff
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations
- Creating care plans, and providing end-of-life support to patients and their families.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for residents in assisted living/memory care facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
BrightStar
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs
- Handled non-medical patient care activities, including laundry and meal assistance
- Helped patients with limited mental and physical capacity handle daily living tasks such as feeding and grooming.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Rasmussen University
Mankato, MN12.2025
High School Diploma -
Tri-City United School
Montgomery, MN05.2013
Skills
- Relationship building
- Vital sign recording
- Family support and assistance
- Electronic charting
- Direct Patient Care
- Bedside manner
- Mobility Assistance
- End of life care
- Care plan implementation
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate caregiver
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Certification
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association - 2/22/2024-2/2026
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
10.2020 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brighton Hospice
09.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
BrightStar
04.2018 - 09.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Rasmussen University
High School Diploma -
Tri-City United School
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association - 2/22/2024-2/2026
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