SHUNE' WASHINGTON
AMITE,LA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Specialist
Louisiana Children's Methodist Home
Loranger, LA
04.2024 - Current
- Ensured safety of patients through close observation during high-risk situations such as suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors.
- Provided compassionate support during times of crisis or acute distress while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for improved social skills development and emotional regulation in patients.
- Communicated with clients to develop social and psychiatric observations.
Lead Direct Care Staff Member
Hammond Strawberry Patch
Hammond, LA
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients'' appointments or recreational outings.
- Developed individualized care plans to address specific needs and improve overall wellbeing.
- Monitored medication administration, ensuring accurate dispensing and timely adherence to prescriptions schedules.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing consistent and high-quality direct care services.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Served as a role model for staff members by demonstrating exceptional professionalism and commitment to excellence.
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Enterprise Staffing Agency
Dallas, TX
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Provided care for emotionally disturbed or mentally ill patients in a healthcare setting.
- Performed routine task while under supervision of a registered nurse.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while caring for patients in a residential setting.
- Took patients vitals, made proper documentation to patient records and assisted with personal daily hygiene.
- Collaborated with fellow CNAs to develop efficient care routines that maximized productivity while maintaining a high standard of care in each facility visited during travels.
Home Health Aide
Charter Home Health
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hood Memorial Hospital
Amite, LA
05.2012 - 10.2017
- Answered call lights and responded to emergencies in accordance with facility rules. Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels under direction of a nurse.
- Transported patients between rooms, departments or other areas of the hospital using wheelchairs or stretchers. Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunbelt Staffing Agency
Oldsmar, FL
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted in developing behavior plans for Austistic children. monitored the safety and well-being of Austistic children while under my care. Responded promptly to any emergency crisis situation involving an Austistic child.
- Utilized a variety of techniques including Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy when working with children with Autism Spectrum. Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for addressing challenging behaviors.
- Encouraged positive behavior through verbal praise and reward systems.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeast Regional Healtcare
Kentwood, LA
01.2010 - 05.2012
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity to injured and recovering patients in a healthcare setting.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, and canes.
- Provided support to patients during their therapy sessions.
- Transferred and transported patients from one area to another area of the Rehabilitation Center.
- Organized recreational activities for patients designed to help them reach their recovery goal.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Belle Maison Nursing Home
Hammond, LA
05.2005 - 01.2009
- Assisted patients with everyday living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring weight and height and recording intake and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly patients in a nursing home setting.
- Supported end-of-life decision's made by families regarding their love ones.
Education
Medical Assistant
Petra College
Hammond, LA09.2024
Nursing Assistant
Kenner Health Careers
Kenner, LA05.2005
High School Diploma -
Amite High School
Amite, LA05.1999
Skills
- I am a reliable healthcare worker with years of knowledge and interpersonal skills I have great verbal and written communication skills I pay attention to details I'm a adequate listener I have an amazing sense of medical terminology Beyond my medical background I have lots of great customer service skills I have patience along with decision making skills
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist
Louisiana Children's Methodist Home
04.2024 - Current
Lead Direct Care Staff Member
Hammond Strawberry Patch
01.2024 - 04.2024
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Enterprise Staffing Agency
06.2020 - 02.2023
Home Health Aide
Charter Home Health
04.2017 - 08.2019
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunbelt Staffing Agency
10.2015 - 06.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hood Memorial Hospital
05.2012 - 10.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeast Regional Healtcare
01.2010 - 05.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Belle Maison Nursing Home
05.2005 - 01.2009
Medical Assistant
Petra College
Nursing Assistant
Kenner Health Careers
High School Diploma -
Amite High School