Shirlene Mayce Bickham
McAlester,OK
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at McAlester Regional Health Center, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to foster compassionate relationships with patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal care delivery. Skilled in patient documentation and committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Ceritifed Nurses Aide
Mitchell Manor Nursing Home
McAlester, OK
01.2019 - 09.2024
- Participated in continuing education courses designed to enhance job knowledge.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted with dressing and undressing of residents when necessary.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs quickly.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Provided basic patient care, including bathing, feeding, and grooming.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Recorded intake and output measurements accurately on charts.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped feed patients who required assistance during meals.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
McAlester Regional Health Center
McAlester, OK
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Ceritifed Nursing Aide
Eufaula Manor
Eufaula, OK
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare team members regarding patient needs.
- Utilized appropriate body mechanics when lifting or moving residents requiring assistance.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Provided comfort measures such as holding hands or reading stories for end-of-life care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilburton High School
Wilburton, OK05-1999
Certificate of Technical Studies - Ceritifed Nurses Aide
Kiamichi Tech Center
McAlester, OK03-1998
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient documentation
- Mobility assistance
- Health and safety
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Crisis intervention
- Effective communication
- Compassionate support
- Body mechanics
- Hygiene management
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Inpatient care
Affiliations
I have a lot of love empathy and compassion for my job. I've enjoyed my job for 27 years. Most of the time i work 2 jobs in this same field.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
McAlester Regional Health Center
08.2022 - 06.2024
Ceritifed Nurses Aide
Mitchell Manor Nursing Home
01.2019 - 09.2024
Ceritifed Nursing Aide
Eufaula Manor
03.2017 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Wilburton High School
Certificate of Technical Studies - Ceritifed Nurses Aide
Kiamichi Tech Center
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