Sheila Watson
Quinton Memorial Health & Rehabilitation
Chatsworth,GA
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Results-driven Team Lead specializing in strategic planning and high-performance team development. Delivers quality outcomes under tight deadlines while aligning team objectives with organizational goals. Skilled in training and motivating employees to enhance capabilities and achieve targets. Collaborates effectively with healthcare teams to uphold patient care standards, utilizing strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Work History
CNA
1 Year 1 Month- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, maintaining adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Educated patients and families on care plans, promoting understanding of health conditions.
- Documented patient progress accurately, supporting continuity of care within multidisciplinary teams.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety and minimizing hospital-acquired infections.
- Mentored new CNAs through hands-on training, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Team Lead
6 Years 11 Months- Coached staff members in one-on-one sessions to foster personal development and enhance team skills.
- Supported manager in setting and tracking achievable team goals to align efforts and drive results.
- Delegated tasks appropriately according to individual skill sets.
- Conducted performance appraisals, delivering constructive feedback and pinpointing improvement areas for team members.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Assisted team members during peak periods when demand was high.
- Sorted and sorted deliveries by destination and priority. by sorting and stocking receivables
- Organized deliveries by sorting and stocking receivables
- Coordinated with other departments regarding feature content needs.
- Analyzed price changes, discounts, and other adjustments to ensure accuracy of accounts payable.
- Placed merchandise on shelves according to store layout. on shelves as needed.
- Inspected all incoming shipments for any damages or discrepancies before accepting them.
- Unloaded trucks and moved large quantities of merchandise from receiving area to designated locations in the store's backroom.
- Restocked merchandise on shelves as needed.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce operational delays.
- Led team in achieving operational goals and maintaining high standards of customer service.
CNA/Med Tech
2 Years 3 Months- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed diets and monitored food consumption to ensure nutritional needs were met.
- Delivered emotional support to family members, helping them navigate challenging situations during patient care.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Moved residents safely throughout facility to ensure access to necessary services.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure consistent delivery of quality patient care and alignment with individual care plans.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Served drinking water and nourishment to residents to maintain hydration and nutrition.
Education
GED
Skills
Patient care
Patient support
Compassion and empathy
Emotional support
Basic life support
Team management
Personnel management
Schedule preparation
Technical proficiency
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS
Timeline
CNA
Quinton Memorial Health & Rehabilitation
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Team Lead
Walmart
03.2014 - 02.2021Read More
CNA/Med Tech
West Winds ALF
07.2011 - 10.2013Read More
Murray County High School
GED
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References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other