Shontese Lambright
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Technician
Seaview Hospital
460 Brielle Ave
12.2022 - Current
- Assist patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care.
- Build and maintain rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Record patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Monitor clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carmel Richmond Nursing Home
02.2019 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Home Health Aide
Special Touch Home Care
01.2011 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Cuny Collage of Staten Island
Staten Island, NYAssociate Degree in Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
ASA Collage For Ex
New York, Ny 1000106.2012
GED -
ASA Collage of Excellence
New York, NY 1000106.2012
Skills
- Emotional and Social Support
- Caregiver Relations
- Vital Signs Collection
- Electronic Recordkeeping
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Personal Care Technician
Seaview Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carmel Richmond Nursing Home
02.2019 - Current
Home Health Aide
Special Touch Home Care
01.2011 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Cuny Collage of Staten Island
Associate Degree in Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
ASA Collage For Ex
GED -
ASA Collage of Excellence