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Shurma Nave

Detroit,MI

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Ciena Healthcare, excelling in patient-focused care and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and safety through effective communication and safety precautions, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards. Dedicated to improving quality of life for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ciena Healthcare
Detroit, MI
07.2019 - 05.2025
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.

Education

General Study

Northwestern High School
Detroit, MI
06.1997

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Basic life support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bedside manner
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Recording vital signs
  • Electronic charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Patient-focused care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Positioning patients
  • Patient lifting
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Transfer techniques

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ciena Healthcare
07.2019 - 05.2025

General Study

Northwestern High School
Shurma Nave