Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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University And Community Involvement
Certification
Languages
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Zane Shaw

Edmond,OK

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with over 2 years of experience in various healthcare settings. Skilled in providing quality patient care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting team objectives to ensure high-quality patient care and reduce HAI rates. Experienced nurse tech proficient in monitoring vital signs, assisting with hygiene care, feeding, ambulating, and effective communication while providing emotional support to patients and their families. Committed to delivering exceptional care to every patient, demonstrating a strong work ethic and unwavering passion for the field.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Assistant (Care Partner I)

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • 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.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Nurse Assistant (Care Partner I)

SSM Health
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Company Overview: Saint Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Assist patients with; hygiene, feeding, sitting/standing, changing, reading, emotional support
  • Perform routine body vitals; blood pressure, heart rate, temperature
  • Transport patients to various locations within the hospital
  • Collect bodily fluid samples properly for lab analysis
  • Saint Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Personal Care Aide

Cornerstone Home Health Services
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Company Overview: Bethany, OK
  • Responsible for health and well-being of disabled war veterans
  • Assisted clients with; hygiene, food prep, feeding, house cleaning, running errands and more
  • Processed a variety of client paperwork in the office, operating copy machine and mailing letters
  • Bethany, OK

Job Shadow

Integris Baptist & SW Medical Center
06.2013 - 06.2013
  • Company Overview: Jim Thorpe Rehab - Acute Care
  • Completed 12 observation hours with a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
  • Overlooked specialized interventions for patients with complications
  • Witnessed patients complete goal oriented tasks geared towards their needs
  • Gained insight on different types of settings with therapeutic, occupational & physical therapist
  • Jim Thorpe Rehab - Acute Care

Job Shadow

Select Physical Therapy
09.2012 - 12.2012
  • Company Overview: Edmond, OK
  • Completed 60 outpatient observation hours with a certified physical therapist
  • Observed proper techniques to help with progress of activities of daily living
  • Studied methods of periodic evaluations with client & basing plans of action accordingly
  • Edmond, OK

Personal Care Aide

05.2009 - 08.2011
  • Assisted young physically disabled woman with her activities of daily living
  • Performed physical mobility and therapeutic care needs
  • Carried out personal hygiene activities for woman
  • Completed house chores, errands, & chauffeur services for individual

Health Risk Assessor: Internship

Pacer Fitness Center
05.2009 - 05.2009
  • Company Overview: Oklahoma City, OK
  • Administered blood pressure readings on clients (manually or automatically)
  • Performed skin-fold tests on clients to determine their Body Mass Index (BMI)
  • Directed fitness tests performed by clients, involving a stretch, step-up test
  • Oklahoma City, OK

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond
12.2025

Master of Science - Public Health

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Health Education & Promotion - Exercise & Health

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
05.2011

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Staff assistance
  • Infection control
  • Patient charting
  • Patient assessments
  • Blood draw, IV start
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Mobility assistance
  • First aid and CPR
  • Medication administration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Feeding assistance
  • Patient positioning

University And Community Involvement

  • University of Central Oklahoma, Nursing Fast-Track Program, cohort 5, Class Liaison, 2024-2025
  • Humanitarian Aid Volunteer, Environmental Conservation and Agricultural Enhancement, Kampala, Uganda, 10/01/22 - 02/28/23. Assisted with a variety of projects in the health, agriculture, business, and educational sectors. Taught English, math, health, physical education, and religious studies classes in a primary school. Exchanged different agricultural methods and improved my intercultural competence
  • Community Health Club Vice-President, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK, 01/01/15 - 05/31/16. Served as health educator to students and community members, developed and implemented health initiatives in underserved communities, and promoted healthy lifestyle choices through various events
  • Exercise Science Club - Member, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK, 01/01/15 - 05/31/15, Encouraged physical activity with students, faculty, and the community. Social networking with a variety of exercise science professionals
  • International Student Association Member, Oklahoma State University and University of Central Oklahoma, Stillwater and Edmond, OK, 08/01/08 - 11/30/12. Participated in events, holidays, & religious ceremonies of African, Asian, and Persian cultures. Conducted volunteer tour guides with international students. Served as a volunteer English language tutor for international students
  • Adaptive Sports Club Member, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 08/01/10 - 11/30/12. Promoted and assisted in the development of the club. Supported physically disabled individuals at university events. Observed and learned the activities of daily living with the physically disabled
  • Health Promotion Club Member, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 01/01/10 - 05/31/11. Gained hands-on, educational health-promoting opportunities. Social networked with healthcare professionals

Certification

BLS-CPR Certification

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Nurse Assistant (Care Partner I)

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
01.2024 - 08.2024

Nurse Assistant (Care Partner I)

SSM Health
09.2021 - 09.2022

Personal Care Aide

Cornerstone Home Health Services
03.2021 - 08.2021

Job Shadow

Integris Baptist & SW Medical Center
06.2013 - 06.2013

Job Shadow

Select Physical Therapy
09.2012 - 12.2012

Personal Care Aide

05.2009 - 08.2011

Health Risk Assessor: Internship

Pacer Fitness Center
05.2009 - 05.2009

Master of Science - Public Health

University of Central Oklahoma

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Oklahoma

Bachelor of Science - Health Education & Promotion - Exercise & Health

Oklahoma State University