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Shemeika K.

Shemeika K.

$19.00 / hr

Hawthorne, CA

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About Shemeika

As a motivated prior CNA working now as a Nursing Assistant with 10 years of hands-on experience providing high-quality care with medical technology knowledge to patients. I have worked extensively with patients, providing and documenting all personal care and rehabilitation In addition to my experience and formal training, I dedicate myself to providing exceptional customer services and bedside manner. I am skilled and experienced in the following areas: Patient-Centered Care: I have worked with a wide variety of patients of different ages and situations, including Veterans and I'm well-versed in providing patients with compassionate care. Communication Skills: I have excellent customer services skills and bedside manner, and am equally skilled in communicating with other medical professionals to serve patient needs. Collaboration: I am experienced working with other nursing assistants, transportation and RNs to effectively track status, progress, and overall well-being of patients. I firmly believe I have the medical knowledge, experience, and character that you are looking for and plus I'm in school to become a RN.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Transportation
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Long Beach City College

Jan 2018 - Present
Long Beach, CA
Jan 2018 - Present

Medical Support Assistant

Jul 2019 - Present
Veterans Affairs
Work as a Clerk on a Medical Surgical Unit job duties consists of providing great customer services. Effective telephone communication skills like answering heavy incoming calls, provide information to callers, route calls or take messages as necessary for nurse and veterans. Admit and discharge veterans. Write up work orders for broken requirements, order necessary supplies for the unit. Work with CPRS,VISTA scheduling system etc.
Jul 2019 - Present

CNA

May 2015 - Jul 2019
Veterans Affairs
Direct patient care take patients vitals, I&O and document, new admit patients, sitter, patients hygiene, make occupied and unoccupied beds, assists with mobility, escort patients, answer call lights, stock supplies/inventory management, assist with post-mortem care, EKG's, report any change of patients condition to RN. (Float Pool, ER)
May 2015 - Jul 2019

Bus Operator

Apr 2018 - Feb 2019
MTA
Operate Metro vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently with great customer services, work independently in a highly-structured environment, exercise sound judgment in stressful situation. Getting patron to time points in a safe manner. Class B license with passenger endorsements and air breaks.
Apr 2018 - Feb 2019

CNA

Mar 2016 - Jan 2018
Kaiser Permanente
Performs patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned . Assists members who are less than satisfied w/ their experience by listening &taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved. Utilizes computer systems effectively & efficiently Promptly answers all call lights, alarms, & patient requests .
Mar 2016 - Jan 2018

Penn Foster College

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
Scottsdale, AZ
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

CNA/ Med-tech

Aug 2011 - Jul 2015
Centinela Skilled Nursing
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, and hygiene and grooming. Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities. Assisted residents with feeding, lifting and transferring. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. Med Tech-Administers prescribed medications to patients and maintains related medical records under supervision of NURSE, GENERAL DUTY Verifies identity of patient receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records. Presents medication to patient and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures. Takes vital signs or observes patient to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions. Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered .Gives direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients, and assisting in examinations and treatments. receive supply of ordered medications and apportion, mix, or assemble drugs for administration to patient. record and restock medication inventories.
Aug 2011 - Jul 2015

CNA/Caregiver

Mar 2012 - Apr 2013
Maxim Companion Svc
Companionship, Assistance with a safe bathing environment, Assistance with dressing and clothing suggestions, Shopping, Escorting to appointments and social events, Assistance with pet care, Stand-by assistance with walking and transfers, Helping start the day and end the day (getting out of and into bed, dressing), Reminder services (medications, dates, routines, etc.), Preparing meals and feeding, Performing light housekeeping, Errands (prescription pick-up, dry cleaning, etc.)
Mar 2012 - Apr 2013

Technical College

Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
Los Angeles, CA
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

American Career College - Los Angeles

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
Los Angeles, CA
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
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