DE'JA SHELTON
San Dimas
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with over 7 years of experience in direct patient care and healthcare team collaboration. Proven ability to manage complex cases with precision and respect. Strong communication skills enhance teamwork and patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Pomona Valley Hospital
Pomona
03.2025 - Current
- Support licensed nursing staff in delivering direct and indirect patient care in specialized units.
- Monitor and reported changes in patient conditions to RN or physician immediately.
- Respond promptly to call lights and addressed patient requests efficiently.
- Conduct vital signs checks, including blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
Patient Care Technician
Casa Colina Hospital
Pomona
02.2024 - Current
- Support licensed nursing staff in delivering care within professional guidelines.
- Facilitate daily patient care, including bladder scans and blood glucose tests.
- Participate in bowel programs to enhance patient outcomes.
- Contribute to operations in Rehabilitation and Medical/Surgical units.
DSP Manager
ResCare Community Living
Rancho Cucamonga
11.2018 - 12.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living to enhance mental alertness.
- Monitored patient schedules and ensured timely transportation to appointments.
- Implemented group outings to foster social engagement among patients.
- Administered medication, verifying correct dosage and timing for each patient.
- Ensured staff compliance with agency procedures to maintain safety and health standards.
- Oversaw documentation completion to guarantee quality service delivery.
- Performed housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and food preparation.
- Adhered to care plans and home regulations while promoting safe practices.
1:1
Caregiver
Glendora
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided attentive support to 89-year-old woman recovering from stroke and hip injury.
- Facilitated restroom visits to ensure dignity and comfort.
- Delivered physical and occupational therapy to promote rehabilitation.
- Organized community outings to enhance social engagement and mobility.
- Administered personal care, including feeding, bathing, and grooming.
Education
Associate in Arts - University Studies: Mathematics and Science
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA07.2021
Associate in Arts - University Studies: Arts and Humanities
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA05.2021
Associate in Arts - University Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA05.2021
Skills
- Patient care and safety regulations
- Compassionate and dependable
- Adaptable and detail-oriented
- Organized multitasking
- Leadership and teamwork skills
- Effective communication
- Positive work ethic
- Time management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Rehabilitation support
- Patient positioning
- ADL support
- Patient charting
Activities
- Softball: Chaffey College, Umoja (Black student union)
Certification
First Aid, Basic Life Support, HHA, RNA, CNA
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Pomona Valley Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Casa Colina Hospital
02.2024 - Current
1:1
Caregiver
09.2023 - 12.2023
DSP Manager
ResCare Community Living
11.2018 - 12.2024
Associate in Arts - University Studies: Mathematics and Science
Chaffey College
Associate in Arts - University Studies: Arts and Humanities
Chaffey College
Associate in Arts - University Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Chaffey College