Shannon Best
Jacksonville
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Liberty Commons, excelling in patient care and safety. Skilled in collecting vital signs and providing Alzheimer's care, I foster positive relationships through empathy and active listening. Committed to enhancing patient dignity and comfort while maintaining HIPAA compliance and promoting a safe environment.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Liberty Commons
06.2024 - Current
- Performed tasks like bathing, grooming, clothing assistance and mealtime support with utmost respect for patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Global Staffing LLC
07.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Naval Medical Center
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Healthcare
07.2018 - 02.2019
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NCSkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Safety precautions
- End-of-life care
- Urinary catheter care
- Colostomy care
Certification
BLS
CNA
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Liberty Commons
06.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Global Staffing LLC
07.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Naval Medical Center
12.2018 - 06.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Healthcare
07.2018 - 02.2019
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Lenoir Community College
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