Stahzee McSwain
Everett
Summary
CNA providing direct patient care for 10+ patients per shift in behavioral health and medical-surgical settings. Supports vital sign monitoring, documenting 10+ vitals per shift in EMR, EMR documentation, safe patient transfers, and fall prevention while maintaining dignity and therapeutic communication. Uses calm de-escalation techniques and completes 8+ safety rounds per shift to support patients experiencing agitation or escalation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
University Of Washington
12.2024 - Current
- Document 100% of vital sign readings in EMR during routine monitoring and hand off findings to nursing staff.
- Track [number] patient safety rounds per shift to monitor well-being and reduce self-harm risk.
- Provide direct patient care in behavioral health and medical surgical settings with a focus on dignity and therapeutic communication.
- Monitor patients for agitation, behavioral changes, or escalation, then promptly report concerns to nursing staff.
- Use calm de-escalation techniques to support emotionally distressed patients and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
- Maintain a safe environment by following behavioral health safety protocols and fall prevention procedures.
- Assist nursing staff with procedures, wound care support, and mobility assistance for patients needing hands-on help.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Transitional Care Center
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Documented 8 care tasks daily in electronic medical records systems while keeping nurse handoffs current.
- Supported 8 residents per shift with bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding assistance.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to nursing staff promptly to support timely intervention.
- Assisted with transfers, mobility, and repositioning to reduce injury risk and patient discomfort.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents in long-term care settings.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
- Maintained accurate patient records and daily care activities to support consistent continuity of care.
Med Tech/CNA
GenCare Lifestyle Ballard
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained 100% medication record accuracy while following nurse direction, care plans, and facility protocols.
- Monitored 8 residents per shift while delivering patient centered care and responding promptly to care needs.
- Administered medications under nurse direction and followed care plans and facility protocols.
- Documented vital signs and patient responses in electronic medical records systems after medical treatments.
- Assisted with clinical procedures and specimen collection for diagnostic testing.
- Supported CNAs and healthcare staff during high-volume shifts with mobility assistance and safe patient transfers.
- Participated in care team discussions about patient progress and concerns, strengthening day-to-day coordination.
Education
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Nursing Assistant Training Institute
Seattle, WA08-2023
Skills
- Patient centered care
- Electronic medical records systems
- Mobility assistance and safe patient transfers
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient observation
- Wound care support
- Fall prevention protocols
- Behavioral health safety protocols
- CPR & BLS certification
- Medication aide certification
- CNA licensure
- Incident reporting
Timeline
CNA
University Of Washington
12.2024 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Transitional Care Center
04.2023 - 12.2024
Med Tech/CNA
GenCare Lifestyle Ballard
04.2022 - 04.2023
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Nursing Assistant Training Institute