Shanavia Vertus
Decatur
Summary
Seeking a Certified Nursing Aide position to expand my practical experience while providing quality care in the medical health field. Currently working with long- term care patients in a nursing home. Efficient and cheerful worker who relates to patients with compassion and understanding. Discreet and trustworthy, dedicated to helping those in need.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Daleview Care Center
08.2022 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Aide
Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2021
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- 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.
- Assisted nurses by taking patient blood pressure, measuring heartbeat and recording vital signs in physical examinations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Certified Nursing Aide
Brookside Multicare
06.2009 - 05.2016
- Monitor patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information
- Assisting with nasal cannula oxygen for patients, familiar and knowledgeable with oxygen oximeter monitor readings and patients on ventilators
- Provide and assist patients with personal hygiene for example: bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with mobility to and from restroom.
- Provide patient comfort by utilizing resources and material
- Documentation by completing Sigma care and Epic ADL logs, reports and records on computer.
- Cared for adults, adolescents and pediatric patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy and seizure conditions.
Education
Nurse Aide/Assistant - undefined
New York Medical Training Center
Flushing, NYSkills
- MS Office: Word, Excel and Power Point
- Aseptic Techniques, Specimen collection
- (Finger Puncture, Phlebotomy, and urinalysis)
- EKG, CPR, Vital Signs, and visual Acuity examination
- Anatomy, Physiology
- Medical Terminology and Medical Emergencies
- Excellent oral and written skills
- Cheerful and pleasant disposition
- Detail Oriented and well organized
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Symptom Documentation
- Emotional Intelligence
- Quick Problem Solver
Accomplishments
- Certifications: The State of Georgia Reciprocity (certification number, CN0014246203) Certified Nurse Aide New York State License, Certified Home health Aide New York State License, Phlebotomy Certificate, EKG Certificate, BLS/American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, Pediatrics CPR/AED and First Aid
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Daleview Care Center
08.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Aide
Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2021
Certified Nursing Aide
Brookside Multicare
06.2009 - 05.2016
Nurse Aide/Assistant - undefined
New York Medical Training Center
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