Shemieka Gaylescolbert
Petersburg,VA
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Commonwealth Caregivers, skilled in vital sign monitoring and patient care assistance. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams. Adept at training staff in safety protocols, ensuring a high standard of care and a supportive environment for patients.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Commonwealth Caregivers
Petersburg, VA
2025 - Current
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, ensuring accuracy for medical assessments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement care plans and improve patient outcomes.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient interaction and safety protocols.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records, ensuring timely updates.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Nursing Assistant
Holly Haven
South Hill Va
2023 - 2024
- Assisted nursing staff in providing patient care and support for daily activities.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address needs and provide comfort.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
Nursing Assistant
Pineview Assistant Living
South Hill, VA
2018 - 2021
- Executed systematic tracking and recording of vital signs, guaranteeing reliability for clinical assessments.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop and execute care plans aimed at improving patient health results.
- Implemented best practices training for new staff, focusing on effective patient communication and rigorous safety protocol compliance.
- Systematically documented patient progress in electronic health records, facilitating timely access to critical health information.
- Assisted patients with daily bathing, grooming, and hygiene tasks to promote comfort and dignity.
- Delivered empathetic support in daily tasks, focusing on bathing, dressing, and feeding to elevate patient care experience.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patient vitals, focusing on temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels for accurate health assessments.
Education
High School Diploma - CNA
Southside Community College
Alberta VirginiaSkills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient care assistance
- Electronic health records
- Care plan implementation
- Staff training and mentoring
- Infection control protocols
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient communication techniques
- Time management skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Commonwealth Caregivers
2025 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Holly Haven
2023 - 2024
Nursing Assistant
Pineview Assistant Living
2018 - 2021
High School Diploma - CNA
Southside Community College