Shawnell Brown
Lithonia
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in patient care, focusing on daily living activities and hygiene management. Demonstrated ability to monitor vital signs and communicate changes effectively to medical staff, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement personalized care plans while maintaining a clean and safe environment in accordance with infection control protocols. Proven skills in providing emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout the care process.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Live oak care givers
3076 maple drive
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and adherence to safety protocols and hygiene standards.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff, enhancing patient care and response times.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans,
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Education
Andrew Jackson Magnet High
St.Albans, NYSkills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Personal hygiene management
- Infection control
- Patient documentation
- Ambulation support
- Patient transfer techniques
- Body mechanics
- Bathing assistance
- Health monitoring
- End-of-life care
- Infection control practices
- Dressing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Medication administration
- Lifting and transferring
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Feeding assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Patient transfers
- Outpatient care
- Geriatric care
- Colostomy care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Compassionate caregiver
- Observing responses
- Vital sign recording
- Mobility assistance
Certification
I am a certified CNA and caregiver ,who is kind,honest,trustworthy,and compassionate .i am a humble person who awaits to care for your loved ones providing the best quality services needed.
Timeline
CNA
Live oak care givers
06.2022 - Current
Andrew Jackson Magnet High