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Shena Richards

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant, Lead Medication Aide, and Unit Clerk with 25 years of experience in fast paced healthcare settings. Expertise in medication administration, patient care, and accurate medical documentation. Proven ability to coordinate appointments, manage patient transport, and maintain organized records, ensuring efficient unit operations while delivering patient-centered care that enhances comfort and safety.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CMA

Bonterra Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
Atlanta , GA
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed daily medications, ensuring timely administration and accurate documentation of dosages and schedules.
  • Administered medications to residents following prescribed schedules and guidelines.
  • Supported medication administration by dispensing and documenting patient medications.
  • Educated residents and families on medication management and safety practices to enhance understanding and compliance.
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Engaged patients in games and fun activities to boost mood and enhance memory retention.

Certified Medication Aide

The Mann House
Atlanta, Georgia
12.2013 - Current

Administer daily medications to patients, ensuring adherence to prescribed regimens.

  • Facilitate communication between medical staff and patients to enhance care coordination.
  • Record medication dosages and times they should be administered.
  • Facilitate communication between medical staff and patients to enhance care coordination.
  • Collected patient samples for laboratory analysis to assist in diagnosis.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients and coordinated transportation services.
  • Monitored and ordered office and medical supplies, maintaining optimal stock levels.

Lead Certified Nursing Assistant

The Mann House
Cumming, Georgia
12.2013 - Current
  • Assigns staff for appropriate patient care while being fiscally conservative.
  • Managed daily schedules for aides, effectively adapting to changes to maintain continuous care.
  • Implemented initiatives to enhance medication safety and minimize administration errors.
  • Inspired empathetic care and compassion among staff and patients.
  • Fielded and recorded patient information with accuracy.
  • Directed patients to complete understanding of their physiological disorders.
  • Assisted executive director in key decision-making processes.

Skills

  • Patient Care Management
  • Skilled Nursing
  • Medication management
  • Patient assessments
  • Care coordination
  • Rehabilitation
  • Respite Care
  • Medical supply ordering
  • Leadership
  • Empathy in care

Certification

  • CPR
  • FIRST AIDE
  • CMA
  • CNA

Timeline

CMA

Bonterra Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
08.2022 - Current

Certified Medication Aide

The Mann House
12.2013 - Current

Lead Certified Nursing Assistant

The Mann House
12.2013 - Current
Shena Richards