Sheena Van Allen-Mays
University Park,IL
Summary
To obtain a responsible role in the field of nursing assistant where my skills and knowledge can be enhanced and utilized effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Fusion Medical Staffing
Elgin, IL
02.2026 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients in various healthcare settings.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
Housekeeper
Divinely Guided Touch LLC
Indianapolis, IN
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness in residential and commercial spaces for clients.
- Operated cleaning equipment to ensure thorough sanitation of surfaces.
- Organized and restocked cleaning supplies for efficient workflow.
Patient Care Assistant
Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Enhanced patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with needs and emotions.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Adapted to changing schedules and duties while maintaining professionalism. in adapting to changes in schedules or assigned duties while maintaining professionalism.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas, contributing to a safe and hygienic environment.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Fusion Medical Staffing
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Monitored patient vitals including temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels to ensure proper health management.
- Facilitated good oral and personal hygiene by assisting patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing, enhancing their overall well-being.
- Responded to call lights and ensured patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment, contributing to a secure care environment.
- Provided tailored patient care based on individual needs and preferences. by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Nursing Assistant
Minneapolis VA Medical Center, Dr
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided physiological, psychological, and spiritual support to veterans through direct patient care and committee involvement.
- Delivered care to patients respectfully and compassionately in clinical settings.
- Participated in continuous improvement, quality, and High Reliability activities to enhance care standards and outcomes.
Patient Assistant
TRIA Orthopedic
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Participating in patients' immediate environment
- Coordinated patient flow into Pre/Post Op area to ensure timely preparations
- Stocking and preparing preop and postop areas for next day’s cases
- Participating in patients' activities of daily living and providing clinical support within level of preparation
- Assisting the nurse to maintain observations of patients by anticipating and responding to patient needs and processing call lights
- Took responsibility for completing assignments and tasks to maintain high standards of care
Patient Care Assistant
Regions Hospital, Acute
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Cleaned and organized patient and family areas to ensure a welcoming environment. work patient and family areas
- Assisted in transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment to enhance mobility and comfort
- Position residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems
- Assisted in transferring residents safely in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment
- Maintained stock of necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments to ensure seamless care delivery
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medix
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported activities of daily living by assisting with meals, ambulating, positioning, and turning to enhance patient well-being
- Provide for activities of daily living by assisting with meals, ambulating, positioning and turning
- Maintained accurate documentation by completing forms, reports, logs, and records to ensure continuity of care
- Enhanced patient comfort by effectively utilizing resources and materials to meet individual needs
- Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs and records
Clinical Associate
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients, collected information about conditions and treatment plans from registered nurses, changed bed sheets and restocked rooms with necessary supplies, took vital signs, provided and emptied bedpans, answered patient calls, and examined patients for bruises, blood in urine, or other injuries and wounds.
- Assisted nursing staff in patient care and routine medical procedures.
- Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling efficiently.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
Patient Care Assistant
Franciscan Health
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Assisted in delivering direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Monitored and recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to assess patient health., ADLs, personal care, ostomy care, enemas, IV removals, wound care, and foley care
- Collaborated with care team members to ensure coordinated, safe, and compassionate patient care.
Education
Trained Medication Aide - Nursing
ZANDU HEALTH INITIATIVE
Bloomington, MNCertified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Personal Career Certification Training Institute (PCCTI)
Oak Brook, ILBachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice
Brown College
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Nursing care expertise
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Dementia and mental health care
- Medical terminology expertise
- Handle, operate and maintain the medical equipment
- Experience of more than 16 years
- Patient-centered communication
- Compassionate patient care
Timeline
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Fusion Medical Staffing
02.2026 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery
04.2024 - 03.2025
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Fusion Medical Staffing
01.2023 - 03.2024
Housekeeper
Divinely Guided Touch LLC
07.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Minneapolis VA Medical Center, Dr
06.2022 - 01.2023
Patient Assistant
TRIA Orthopedic
01.2021 - 10.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Regions Hospital, Acute
07.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medix
05.2020 - 01.2021
Clinical Associate
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2020
Patient Care Assistant
Franciscan Health
09.2017 - 05.2020
Trained Medication Aide - Nursing
ZANDU HEALTH INITIATIVE
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Personal Career Certification Training Institute (PCCTI)
Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice
Brown College