Shenika Allen
Athens,GA
Summary
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Right At Home Health Care
Athens, 30606
12.2017 - Current
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Private Caregiver
Bella Jordan
Athens, GA
07.2021 - 04.2025
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ty Cobb Healthcare SystemInc
Comer, Georgia
04.2008 - 04.2018
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Winder Cna
Athens 02-2025
Associate of Science -
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL12-2019
High School Diploma -
Elbert County High School
Elberton, GA05-2001
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health education
- Hygiene assistance
- Health records management
- Direct patient care
- Certified nursing assistant
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Pain management
- Trustworthy companion
- Teamwork
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Resident care associate (RCA)
- Patient care technician/assistant
- Patient assessments
- Colostomy care
- Collecting vital signs
- Reliable team player
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Certified First Aid
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Bella Jordan
07.2021 - 04.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Right At Home Health Care
12.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ty Cobb Healthcare SystemInc
04.2008 - 04.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Winder Cna
Associate of Science -
Ultimate Medical Academy
High School Diploma -
Elbert County High School