Shanteea Nowden

Ohio-licensed Registered Nurse and Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate, Cum Laude, with more than 15 years of direct healthcare experience across acute inpatient psychiatry, spinal cord injury care, acute hospital care, hospice, long-term care, and skilled nursing. Completed 630 hours of prelicensure clinical education, including a 157.5-hour senior critical care preceptorship in the Intensive Care Unit at University Hospitals Parma Medical Center. Brings a strong foundation in patient assessment, safety, therapeutic communication, bedside care, documentation, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Nursing Assistant — Acute Inpatient Psychiatry - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

(2020-01)

• Monitor patients' physical and mental status, recognize behavioral changes, and promptly report concerns to the healthcare team.
• Use de-escalation techniques, therapeutic communication, and crisis-intervention strategies to manage agitation and support a safe therapeutic environment.
• Assist in responding to psychiatric crises, including suicidal ideation and self-harm risk, while following established safety and observation protocols.
• Conduct safety checks and follow facility procedures for behavior-management plans, restraint, and seclusion during acute behavioral episodes.

Nursing Assistant — Spinal Cord Injury Unit - Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

(2015-06 - 2020-01)

• Participated in admissions, transfers, and discharges while supporting safe transitions of care for patients with spinal cord injuries.
• Provided ADL assistance and performed EKGs, glucose checks, bladder scans, vital-sign monitoring, and intake/output documentation.
• Supported specialized spinal cord injury care, including wound care, tracheostomy care, and established bowel and bladder management routines.
• Reinforced patient and family education related to self-care, skin protection, wound management, and rehabilitation goals.

Clinical Technical Assistant - Ahuja Medical Center

(2013-12 - 2015-10)

• Provided comprehensive bedside care in an acute medical center setting with emphasis on patient safety, comfort, dignity, and individualized care.
• Performed EKGs, glucose testing, bladder scans, and blood draws while maintaining infection-prevention and safety practices.
• Supported bowel and bladder programs and catheter care, including Foley catheter discontinuation as directed.
• Monitored and documented vital signs, intake/output, weight, and other patient data, communicating significant changes to the healthcare team.

Hospice Nursing Assistant - Hospice of the Western Reserve

(2012-06 - 2014-06)

• Provided compassionate end-of-life care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for terminally ill patients.
• Assisted with personal hygiene, grooming, mobility, and other activities of daily living in accordance with individualized hospice plans of care.
• Supported comfort-focused and symptom-management plans under the direction of the hospice care team.
• Documented care and provided emotional support to patients and families to support continuity and compassionate end-of-life care.

State Tested Nursing Assistant - Little Sisters of the Poor

(2009-06 - 2013-12)

• Delivered compassionate direct care to older adults in long-term care, supporting physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, mobility, and other activities of daily living while promoting independence and dignity.
• Monitored and recorded vital signs, intake/output, and changes in resident condition for communication to the nursing team.
• Advocated for resident rights and maintained accurate documentation of care, observations, interventions, and outcomes.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Arizona College of Nursing (2026-04)