Shekinah Bush
Bakersfield ,CA
Summary
Sincere Nurse Assistant offering superior skills in patient needs assessment and healthcare team collaboration. Passionate multi-tasker dedicated to supporting team objectives to facilitate top-quality care. Well-versed in monitoring and noting vital signs, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas and assisting with personal hygiene tasks such as toileting and grooming. Experienced in providing quality care in a variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Assitant
Community Memorial Hospital ( Ojai)
Ojai, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
Certified Nurse Assitant
Clipboard Health
California
05.2022 - Current
- Travel Nurse assitant in variety of facilities including, Home Health, assisted living, post acute rehab, and skilled nursing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Patient Care Associate
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Santa Clarita, CA
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Repositioning patients in bed hourly to prevent bed wounds.
- Documented residents input and output, vital signs, and activity duration.
- Assisted with patient transfers and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Convalescent Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
10.2017 - 05.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Psychology
California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Cultural Awareness
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Feeding Assistance
- Behavior Redirection
- Documentation
- Patient Feeding
- Organizational Skills
- Monitoring Patient Conditions
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assitant
Community Memorial Hospital ( Ojai)
05.2023 - Current
Patient Care Associate
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
06.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Nurse Assitant
Clipboard Health
05.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Convalescent Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2022
Psychology
California State University - Bakersfield