Shontia Woodward
Columbia
Summary
Compassionate and dependable healthcare professional with over 17 years of experience providing quality patient care in long-term care and home health settings. Strong background in assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient well-being, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams. Also brings experience in customer service and retail. Dedicated to delivering safe, respectful, and compassionate care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Caregiver
Patient Caring Hands
Hattiesburg, MS
03.2009 - Current
- Provide compassionate in-home care to clients.
- Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding when needed.
- Monitor and report changes in clients’ conditions.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
- Offer companionship and emotional support to patients and families.
Certified Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Assistant
The Grove Nursing Home
Columbia, MS
02.2009 - Current
- Assist residents with activities of daily living.
- Take and record vital signs.
- Help with transfers and ambulation using proper body mechanics.
- Observe and report changes in residents’ conditions to the nursing staff.
- Promote resident comfort, dignity, and safety.
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow infection-control procedures.
- Director of Nursing: Rhonda Gibson
Sales Associate / Cashier
Walmart
Columbia, MS
06.2008 - 01.2009
- Assisted customers with purchases and product selection.
- Operated cash register and processed transactions accurately.
- Stocked merchandise and maintained organized sales areas.
- Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Sales Associate
Dillard’s Department Store
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Assisted customers with merchandise selection.
- Maintained attractive product displays.
- Processed sales transactions and handled customer inquiries.
- Helped achieve store customer service goals.
Crew Member
Bumpers Drive-In of America
Prentiss, MS
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Provided friendly customer service.
- Prepared food according to company standards.
- Operated cash register and drive-thru.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of work areas.
- Worked efficiently in a fast-paced team environment.
Education
License Practical Nurse
Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg, MS07-2026
Skills
- Patient Care
- Long-Term Care
- Home Health Care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Vital Signs
- Infection Control
- Patient Safety
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Documentation
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- IV Certification upon graduation
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Patient Caregiver
Patient Caring Hands
03.2009 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Assistant
The Grove Nursing Home
02.2009 - Current
Sales Associate / Cashier
Walmart
06.2008 - 01.2009
Sales Associate
Dillard’s Department Store
05.2007 - 05.2008
Crew Member
Bumpers Drive-In of America
08.2004 - 06.2007
License Practical Nurse
Pearl River Community College