Shonna Stewart
Summary
Dependable professional with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Benchmark Human Services
Saint Louis
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Supported clients in developing social and life skills through engaging activities.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and behavior for reporting purposes.
Nursing Assistant
SSM Rehabilitation Hospital
Bridgeton
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Documented patient care details in electronic health records accurately.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during rehabilitation.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for the dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Level One Medication Aide
Autumn View Gardens
Ellisville
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Administered medications to residents following prescribed schedules and safety protocols.
- Assisted nursing staff in monitoring patient health and reporting changes.
- Maintained accurate medication records and documentation for all residents.
- Maintained medication stock and cleaned patient rooms and equipment.
- Instructed patients on proper self-administration of medications when applicable.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
Patient Care Technician
Christian Hospital NE
Saint Louis
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Performed a variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Education
Clyde C Miller Career Academy
Saint Louis, MOSkills
- Medication management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care techniques
- Daily living support
- ADL support
- Health record management
- Individualized support planning
- Record keeping
- Behavior redirection
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Empathy and patience
- Positive reinforcement
- Relationship building
Certification
- Level One Medication Aide
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Benchmark Human Services
01.2026 - Current
Nursing Assistant
SSM Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2024 - 12.2025
Level One Medication Aide
Autumn View Gardens
02.2024 - 11.2024
Patient Care Technician
Christian Hospital NE
01.2023 - 01.2024
Clyde C Miller Career Academy