Shenekia Prewitt
Memphis,TN
Summary
Accomplished in providing exceptional patient care, demonstrated during tenure at Regional One Health Medical Center. Skilled in vital signs documentation and offering emotional support, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Excelled in multitasking and fostering teamwork, significantly enhancing patient comfort and safety. Dedicated to providing every patient with top-notch service and support through high-quality care and efficient management of unit documentation. Collaborative and team-oriented with healthcare staff to effectively contribute to patient needs. Detail-oriented and methodical in tracking changing conditions, collecting biological samples and ambulating patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Regional One Health Medical Center
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- 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.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Care Manager
Apple Grove Alzheimer's & Dementia Residence
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
Caregiver
Personal Touch Home Health Care
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Health Care Aide
UNITY HEALTH CARE INC.
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Resident Assistant
Olive Grove Terrace
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Conducted regular room inspections to ensure adherence to residence hall policies, maintaining a clean and organized living environment.
- Established and enforced residence hall policies and quiet hours to establish safe and respectful living environment.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN11.2012
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Written and verbal communication
- Emotional Support
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Catheter Care
- Basic Life Support
- Multitasking ability
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Regional One Health Medical Center
09.2021 - 03.2023
Care Manager
Apple Grove Alzheimer's & Dementia Residence
01.2020 - 10.2020
Caregiver
Personal Touch Home Health Care
09.2019 - 01.2020
Health Care Aide
UNITY HEALTH CARE INC.
01.2017 - 05.2019
Resident Assistant
Olive Grove Terrace
11.2015 - 01.2017
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Concorde Career College
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