Shaniquia Baines
Chicago
Summary
Certified healthcare professional with comprehensive experience in providing patient care and support. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient comfort. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable and seamless care in dynamic environments. Known for empathy, communication skills, and results-driven approach to patient wellness.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant Aide
Buckingham Pavilion Nursing Center
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided accurate documentation of patient information and progress, ensuring effective communication between healthcare team members.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to nursing staff promptly, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed regular safety checks on all equipment used within the facility, reporting any discrepancies to appropriate personnel for swift resolution.
- Maintained patient confidentiality at all times, adhering to HIPAA regulations and respecting their right to privacy throughout the caregiving process.
- Implemented individualized exercise routines as directed by physical therapists or physicians in order to increase mobility levels among patients.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area within the facility that adhered to all health and safety regulations set forth by state guidelines.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various needs.
- Utilized proper body mechanics during transfers and positioning, ensuring patient safety while minimizing risk of injury.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving patients, demonstrating strong critical thinking skills under pressure while working closely with the medical team to provide lifesaving interventions.
- Assisted residents during meal times by cutting food items into smaller pieces or even feeding them when necessary ensuring they received adequate nutrition.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing assistance, consistently applying new knowledge to improve patient care quality.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout assigned unit checking on the well-being of patients and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Assisted in daily living activities for patients, promoting independence and dignity throughout the caregiving process.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Mail Carrier
United States Postal Services
04.2021 - 01.2025
- Delivering mail: Mail carriers deliver mail and packages to residences and businesses along a specific route. They may also need to provide notice if they are unable to deliver mail.
- Used portable devices to maintain system records by scanning items delivered to homes and businesses.
- Improved mail delivery efficiency by accurately sorting and organizing mail for efficient distribution.
- Upheld the integrity of sensitive materials by properly handling confidential documents, registered mail, and certified packages according to USPS regulations.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of local streets, neighborhoods, routes for optimal navigation while minimizing delays in delivery timeframes.
Supervisor
Lettuce Entertain You
02.2020 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Downtown, Chicago - supervisor
- Run shifts and lead and direct the daily operations of a restaurant.
- Proficiently use and operate all necessary tools and equipment.
- Model and promote teamwork across all teams.
- Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy.
- Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed.
- Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
Education
No Degree - BNA
CCLC Learning Center
850 W Irving Park Rd08-2025
No Degree - Cosmetology
Harry Truman College
1145 W Wilson11-2015
Skills
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety awareness
- Vehicle loading
- Goal oriented
- Training and mentoring
- Customer service
- Staff management
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excel shortcuts
- Friendly, positive attitude
- AED operation
- Surveillance techniques
Certification
- CET - EKG Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant Aide
Buckingham Pavilion Nursing Center
03.2024 - 04.2025
Mail Carrier
United States Postal Services
04.2021 - 01.2025
Supervisor
Lettuce Entertain You
02.2020 - 03.2024
No Degree - BNA
CCLC Learning Center
No Degree - Cosmetology
Harry Truman College
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