Shena Wheeler
Henderson,NV
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and medical terminology. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management to enhance patient comfort and trust.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ensign
Long Beach, CA
09.2002 - 08.2016
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Education
License -
St Theresa
Las Vegas, NV07-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Science
Long Beach State
Long Beach, CA06-2001
Associate of Arts - General Studies
El Camino College
Torrance, CA07-1994
Skills
- Conducting intakes
- Monitoring fluids
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient-focused care
- Wound dressing
- Wound care quality improvement
- Wound cleansing
- Wound packing
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ensign
09.2002 - 08.2016
License -
St Theresa
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Science
Long Beach State
Associate of Arts - General Studies
El Camino College
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