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SHEA POLZIN

Overland Park,KS

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with over 5 years of experience at Children's Mercy Hospital. Proven ability in direct patient care and maintaining confidentiality. Skills in time management and attention to detail, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Assistant

Childrens Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, MO
03.2019 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature and respiration rate.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly, and responded to requests for assistance.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff immediately.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas within the facility.
  • Staffed 1:1 patient observations due to safety, abuse, or SI/HI needs.

Unit Secretary

Childrens Mercy Hospital
Kansas City , MO
06.2024 - Current
  • Answered telephone calls promptly and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
  • Managed the front desk area ensuring neatness at all times.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Created phone sheets for staff, and assigned the correct staff members to phones to receive call lights.
  • Helped to coordinate which staff members will be on call for shifts when overstaffed.
  • Created the Ultra Room schedule for the 38-bed unit.
  • Assigned new admits to the correct rooms and made sure to keep track of discharge times and broke down charts.

Living Abroad

Raising Family
Dominica
05.2015 - 12.2018
  • Lived abroad and stayed at home with my daughter

Certified Nursing Assistant

Shawnee Heartland Assisted Living
Shawnee, KS
02.2015 - 05.2015
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Followed and enforced safety protocols to protect patients and workers.
  • Complied with all specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.

Special Needs Caregiver

Helpers Inc.
Olathe, KS
04.2012 - 05.2014
  • Helped with all daily activities of a teenage boy who had muscular dystrophy.
  • Was required to use lifts and proper transferring techniques.
  • Also helped complete light housework.
  • We went on social outings in the community.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kansas Connections Academy
Elkhart, KS
05-2014

Certified Nursing Assistant - Healthcare

Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
04-2014

Skills

  • CPR and First Aid certified
  • Strong Clinical Skills
  • Patient privacy and confidentiality
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Certified Nurses Aide License #208546
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association Current through 9/2025

Affiliations

  • Current member of Children's Mercy 4 Henson Unit Council
  • Infection Prevention Advocate
  • Lactation Champions member

Timeline

Unit Secretary

Childrens Mercy Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Care Assistant

Childrens Mercy Hospital
03.2019 - Current

Living Abroad

Raising Family
05.2015 - 12.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Shawnee Heartland Assisted Living
02.2015 - 05.2015

Special Needs Caregiver

Helpers Inc.
04.2012 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

Kansas Connections Academy

Certified Nursing Assistant - Healthcare

Johnson County Community College

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