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Shenika Walters

Chicago,IL

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possesses extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly disabled patients. Patient- focused with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled at prioritizing tasks for effective care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Larabida Children's Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care.

Patient Care Technician

Loyola University Health Center
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in an healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.

Direct Support Professional

Misercordia
02.2017 - 04.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.

Education

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Austin Career Education Center
Chicago, IL
01.2005

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct Patient Care
  • EKG
  • Blood Draw
  • Specimen Collections

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Basic Life Support
  • CPR

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Larabida Children's Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Loyola University Health Center
04.2023 - 01.2024

Direct Support Professional

Misercordia
02.2017 - 04.2023

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

High School Diploma -

Austin Career Education Center

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