Shirley Chaplin
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate CNA with extensive experience in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to assist in emergency situations and promote patient comfort, leveraging strong time management and empathy to enhance overall patient experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Holy Redeemer Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
CNA
St Christopher Children's Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Supported needs of 13+ residents under long-term care.24
CNA
Kindred Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Assist with Tracheostomy care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Assists with vital signs , and blood sticks.
- Supported needs of 6+ residents under long-term care.
CNA
Penny Packer Nursing Home
Philadelphia, PA
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Simon Gratz High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2000
No Degree - Cna
Prism Nursisng School
Philadelphia05-2005
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Basic life support
- Specimen collection
Timeline
CNA
Holy Redeemer Hospital
08.2024 - Current
CNA
St Christopher Children's Hospital
04.2021 - 03.2023
CNA
Kindred Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2022
CNA
Penny Packer Nursing Home
02.2017 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Simon Gratz High School
No Degree - Cna
Prism Nursisng School