Sheila Davis
Nursing Assistant
Chillicothe,Ohio
Summary
Healthcare professional with commitment to high standards and delivering impactful results. Adept at providing patient care, supporting daily activities, and ensuring comfort and safety. Reliable collaborator who adapts to changing needs and excels in team environments. Valued for strong communication and patient interaction skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
STNA
Department Of Veterans Affairs
06.2019 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
- Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current in STNA best practices and industry trends.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately.
STNA
Logan Elm Health Care
08.2007 - 12.2018
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts through consistent implementation of prescribed therapeutic exercises.
- Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
- Conducted comprehensive charting updates after each shift, maintaining thorough records of patient care and progress.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of medications and treatments.
- Safely transported patients throughout the facility using proper transfer techniques and equipment.
- Administered basic first aid when necessary, prioritizing patient well-being above all else.
STNA
Heartland
01.2003 - 08.2007
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by mentoring newly hired nurse aides and sharing best practices.
- Promoted patient safety by closely monitoring vitals, reporting abnormal findings to nursing staff, and administering medications as directed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean living environment.
sale's associate ,secretary
Bargain House
03.1996 - 03.2001
- Managed complex scheduling needs for the Secretary and other executives, ensuring timely attendance to important meetings and events.
- Provided exceptional customer service both internally externally addressing inquiries concerns promptly professionalism.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
Education
High School Diploma -
STNA Certification -
Valley View Alhzeimers Care Center
Frankfort Ohio 05.2001 -
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Bathing assistance
Basic life support
Patient care
Safety measures
Accomplishments
3 Time Nominee for Helping Hands Awards
Recipient of the ICARE Award (2025)
Recipient of the Great Catch Award
Timeline
STNA
Department Of Veterans Affairs
06.2019 - Current
STNA
Logan Elm Health Care
08.2007 - 12.2018
STNA
Heartland
01.2003 - 08.2007
STNA Certification -
Valley View Alhzeimers Care Center
05.2001 -
sale's associate ,secretary
Bargain House
03.1996 - 03.2001