Shantel Waters

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care.
• Maintained safe working environments by adhering to strict infection control policies and procedures.
• Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by employing effective communication and pain management techniques.
• Established trust among colleagues through consistent adherence to high standards of performance in all assigned tasks.
• Increased efficiency in endoscopy unit operations by organizing equipment and maintaining sterilization protocols.
• Coordinated scheduling for both routine and emergency GI procedures, optimizing resource utilization within the department.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxieties surrounding invasive GI procedures.
• Participated in continued education initiatives, keeping current on best practices in gastroenterology care delivery.

Supported physicians during complex procedures, anticipating needs and assisting with critical tasks.

• Interviewed patients to obtain consent and record allergies prior to pre-procedure drug administration.
• Take on call once a month. Help Dr's with special procedures such as ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasound UUS/LUS, Single Balloon Enteroscopy. Gastric Sleeve.

• 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.
• Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
• Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
• Ensured continuity of care through effective handover communication between shifts, detailing critical information about each patient''s current status, recent changes in condition or treatment plans that may require special attention from incoming staff members taking over responsibility for their care upon arrival at work each day.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.

• 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.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.