Sheena Thomas
North Las Vegas
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate Nursing staff member with 30+ years of CNA experience. Diligent about serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/Mental Health Technician
North Vista Hospital | Las Vegas
North Las Vegas, NV
06.2019 - 07.2024
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant-Pediatrics
University Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in 400+-bed hospital care facility Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Used mobility devices and other equipment to carefully transport patients Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Various Types of Patient Care: Vitals, Bili Babies, ICU Sitter, Feedings
Student
Milan Institute
Las Vegas, NV
04.2018 - 05.2018
- Took Accelerated Class To Transfer My CNA License To The State of Nevada
Nevada Clinical Associate
Children's Hospital Of Orange County
Orange, CA
06.2007 - 04.2017
- I worked in a Pediatric setting, My home unit was Neuroscience, Specializing in Epilepsy, Brain Flap Removals, LTM Monitoring, As well as dealing with children with Cystic Fibrosis, Spina Bifida, Different Stages of Cancer.
- CNA ALZHEIMER'S UNIT
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further testing.
- Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care.
- Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
CNA
Anaheim Healthcare Center
Anaheim, CA
02.2003 - 03.2007
- Worked Locked Unit For Patients With Dementia and Alzheimers. Vital Signs, Showers, Feedings, Companionship
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Attended to patients in 170 bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care
- Played games, with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
CNA
Fullerton Adult Daycare
Fullerton, CA
04.2001 - 02.2003
- Adult Daycare Setting, Clients with Disabilities... Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Blind, Specializing in ADL'S
CNA
HyLond Home
Garden Grove, CA
03.1998 - 08.2000
- Attended to patients in 150-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Used mobility devices and gurneys equipment to carefully and transport patients
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Home Health Aide
Regional Occupational Program
Anaheim, CA01-2004
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Asst
Pacific Coast College
Santa Ana, CA01-1991
Skills
- Certified Nursing
- Bathing, Intake/Output, Compassion, Some Unit Secretary Experience
- Documenting behaviors
- Care plan implementation
- Vital sign recording
- Observing responses
- Infection control procedures
- Transporting patients
- Conducting intakes
- Patient-focused care
- Collecting specimens
- Monitoring fluids
- Shared governance
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Bedside manner
- Direct patient care
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- G-tube care
- Medical terminology
- Meal planning
- Patient lifting
- Intake recording
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient management
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Quality assurance
- Range of motion exercises
- Safety precautions
- Maintaining privacy
- Electronic charting
- Light housekeeping
- Tracheostomy care
- Basic life support
- Compassionate caregiver
- End-of-life care
- Adaptable
- General housekeeping
- Reliable team player
- Performing patient intakes
- Patient care
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Quality assurance controls
- Supporting personal needs
- Mobility assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Family support and assistance
- Specimen collection
- Vital signs monitoring
- Ambulation assistance
- Admitting support
- Recording vital signs
- Pediatric care
- Medical records management
- Reliable transportation
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Patient relationship building
- Patient assessments
- Collecting vital signs
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant-Pediatrics
University Medical Center
04.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant/Mental Health Technician
North Vista Hospital | Las Vegas
06.2019 - 07.2024
Student
Milan Institute
04.2018 - 05.2018
Nevada Clinical Associate
Children's Hospital Of Orange County
06.2007 - 04.2017
CNA
Anaheim Healthcare Center
02.2003 - 03.2007
CNA
Fullerton Adult Daycare
04.2001 - 02.2003
CNA
HyLond Home
03.1998 - 08.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Asst
Pacific Coast College
Some College (No Degree) - Home Health Aide
Regional Occupational Program