Shenequah Washington
Leland
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Novant Health, Inc, skilled in patient monitoring and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Committed to maintaining a safe environment while supporting rehabilitation efforts and promoting independence in daily living activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Aide
Novant Health, Inc Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
- Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson''s disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts for post-operative patients through targeted exercise programs under nurse supervision.
Nursing Assistant
Peak Resources LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- 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.
- 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.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Community Service Assistant
New Hanover County Government, Nc
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintained accurate records of program attendance, volunteer hours, budget expenditures, and other essential documentation required for reporting purposes.
- Facilitated networking opportunities between community members and relevant stakeholders.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative assessment tools to measure participant satisfaction, goal achievement, and overall impact on the community.
Direct Support Professional
Coastal Enterprises
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Nursing Assistant
Novant Health, Inc
10.2018 - 09.2023
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, addressing all aspects of patient health.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
Nurse Aide -
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC03-2018
North Brunswick High School
Leland, NC06-2009
Skills
- Compassionate caregiver
- Reliable team player
- Patient monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Infection control
- Transfer techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- Ambulation assistance
- Records management
- Basic life support
- Blood glucose testing
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Nurse Aide
Novant Health, Inc Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Peak Resources LLC
10.2023 - Current
Community Service Assistant
New Hanover County Government, Nc
09.2023 - 06.2024
Direct Support Professional
Coastal Enterprises
09.2021 - 10.2022
Nursing Assistant
Novant Health, Inc
10.2018 - 09.2023
Nurse Aide -
Cape Fear Community College
North Brunswick High School
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