Sheila Toon
Pensacola
Summary
Highly skilled and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in providing end-of-life care and emotional support, demonstrated during tenure at Emerald Coast Hospice. Excelled in symptom control and vital signs assessment, earning recognition for exceptional patient service. Proven ability in employing effective transfer techniques and delivering compassionate care, aligning with employer-desired skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Aide
Emerald Coast Hospice
Pensacola
10.2017 - Current
- Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
- Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted with ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center Of Pensacola
Pensacola
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC SPRINGFIELD
Springfield
10.2013 - 10.2016
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escola Tecnica Federal De Campos
Rio De Janeiro11-1989
Skills
- Symptom control
- Assessment of vital signs
- Oxygen therapy
- Emotional support
- Infectious disease protocols
- Colostomy care
- Policies and guidelines
- Compassionate care
- Bed positioning
- Bed transfers
- Terminally ill patient care
- Grooming assistance
- Heavy lifting
- Transfer techniques
- End-of-life care
- Catheter care
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Emerald Coast Hospice
10.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center Of Pensacola
01.2017 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC SPRINGFIELD
10.2013 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Escola Tecnica Federal De Campos
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