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Shirley Chaplin

Philadelphia

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Holy Redeemer Hospital
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
  • Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records in electronic health systems.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.

Certified Nursing Assistant

St Christopher Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Provided direct patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and mobility support.
  • Work on Med surg unit
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement care plans effectively.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kindred Hosptial
03.2020 - 06.2022

Assist with ventilator and tracheostomy tube.

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, fostering comfort and dignity.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.

Education

Certificate Nursing Assist - Nursing

PNA Nursing School
Philadelphia, PA
05-2005

No Degree - Culinary Arts

Philadelphia Job Corp
Philadelphia, PA
06-2002

Simon Gratz High School
Philadelphia, PA
06-2000

Skills

  • Collecting vital signs
  • Basic life support
  • Mobility assistance
  • Colostomy care
  • Specimen collection
  • Blood glucose testing
  • EMR / EHR
  • Healthcare ethics

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Holy Redeemer Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

St Christopher Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kindred Hosptial
03.2020 - 06.2022

Certificate Nursing Assist - Nursing

PNA Nursing School

No Degree - Culinary Arts

Philadelphia Job Corp

Simon Gratz High School
Shirley Chaplin