Shiela Gates
Loganton,Pennsylvania
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
EVS Aide
Mount Nittany Medical Center
State College, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines by attending required training sessions and adhering to best practices in environmental services operations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by consistently maintaining a clean and safe environment in all hospital areas.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by respecting privacy and avoiding unnecessary conversations in patient care areas.
- Improved overall cleanliness by effectively utilizing appropriate cleaning chemicals, tools, and techniques for various surfaces and materials.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care environments throughout the facility.
- Assisted with patient room turnover, ensuring timely availability of clean rooms for new admissions or transfers.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
Cna/unit Clerk/ ED Tech
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- 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.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
CNA/technical Partner
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Allentown, PA
01.2003 - 07.2017
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Bethlehem, PASkills
- Patient room cleaning
- Restroom maintenance
- Waste disposal
- Sanitation procedures
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Emergency response
- Wound care
- Team collaboration
Timeline
EVS Aide
Mount Nittany Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Cna/unit Clerk/ ED Tech
Geisinger Medical Center
07.2019 - 07.2021
CNA/technical Partner
Lehigh Valley Hospital
01.2003 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School