Valerie Shannon
Hudson, FL
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant and Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive and recognized excellence in patient care. Proficient in vital sign recording and documentation, I excel in building patient relationships while ensuring compliance with infection control procedures. Committed to delivering individualized care that enhances patient comfort and safety. Looking to extend current CNA skills and experience with recent Medical Assistant education to provide high quality and individualized medical services to patients.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/Acute Care
Solaris Healthcare Bayonet Point
06.2025 - Current
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned ADL care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Provide excellent client care.
- Responsible for accurate, timely and detailed documentation strictly adhering to privacy regulations.
CNA and Medical Technologist
Grand Villa of Newport Richey
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Administered medication, including narcotics to patients as prescribed. Documented all relevant changes of behavior.
- Provided care and medication for both Assisted Living Residents and Dementia and Alzheimer's Care.
- Recognized for Excellence in Patient Care.
- Followed detailed parameters for patient documentation.
- Collected bodily function samples for testing.
CNA and Medical Technologist PRN
The Canopy at Beacon Woods
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety with all ambulation equipment.
- Administered medication to both Assisted Living and Dementia/Alzheimer's patients.
- Responsible for detailed, accurate and timely patient care documention.
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor and Director
Clark University, New England Institute of Art, University of Phoenix
10.1997 - 12.2019
- Assessed student interests and skills and provided strategic information about pursuing suitable courses.
- Explained institution's fee structure, amenities, courses offered and facilities to prospective students and parents.
- Reviewed admissions applications and evaluated student credentials.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Complied to the accreditation standards of the New England Association of Colleges.
- Hired, trained, managed team of Admissions Counselors.
- Created and implemented annual department budget.
Education
Diploma - FL Medical Technician Certification
Daniel Pete, RN
Hudson, FLDiploma - Online Medical Assistant Course
Coastal Medical Training Institute
Gulfport, MS09-2025
Diploma - FL State CNA Diploma & Certification (No. 442609)
Coast Medical Academy
Holiday, FL01-2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Composition
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts12-1993
Skills
- Vital sign recording
- Collecting specimens
- Care plan implementation
- Transporting patients
- American Safety & Health Institute Adult/Child/Infant First Aid & CPR AED Certification
- Patient-focused care
- Conducting intakes
- Observing responses
- Infection control procedures
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient relationship building
- Medical records management
- Valid FL driver's license
- Medical terminology
- Documentation expert
- Specimen collection
- Electronic charting
- Patient relations
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant/Acute Care
Solaris Healthcare Bayonet Point
06.2025 - Current
CNA and Medical Technologist PRN
The Canopy at Beacon Woods
09.2023 - 04.2025
CNA and Medical Technologist
Grand Villa of Newport Richey
08.2023 - 12.2025
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor and Director
Clark University, New England Institute of Art, University of Phoenix
10.1997 - 12.2019
Diploma - FL Medical Technician Certification
Daniel Pete, RN
Diploma - Online Medical Assistant Course
Coastal Medical Training Institute
Diploma - FL State CNA Diploma & Certification (No. 442609)
Coast Medical Academy
Bachelor of Arts - English Composition
Northeastern University