Shermaine Brown
Rio Rancho, New Mexico ***** ****************@*****.*** 505-***-****
Certified Nursing Assistant
Exceptional, versatile and compassionate certified nursing assistant experienced in providing care across a broad variety of environments and circumstances. Expert in tending to both adult and geriatric needs and working with patients battling chronic conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, muscular dystrophy, dementia and other debilitating ailments. Well-regarded team player ready to assist with all duties, from clerical work and transportation assistance to supported diagnostic procedures, pre- and post-operative care and technical nursing treatments as well as appetizing meal preparation. Interested in joining the CNA team at a hospital, hospice, rehabilitation center or long-term care facility. Proven expertise in:
Geriatric Needs
Parkinson’s/Muscular Dystrophy
Technical Nursing Treatments
Pre- and Post-Operative Care
Rehabilitation Facilities
Emotional Support
Record Keeping
Advanced Medical Terminology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Esther’s House – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Certified Nursing Assistant, 2011 to Present
Provide comprehensive and compassionate care within a small group home.
Conduct all-encompassing nursing care for patients spanning a broad range of circumstances. Services include everything from assisting in diagnostic procedures and technical nursing treatments, pre- and post-operative care, and monitoring and collection of all data such as vital signs, patient specimens, and any unanticipated fluctuations in patients’ circumstances, to clerical tasks such as record keeping, managing the switchboard, and data entry.
Key Contributions:
Care for patients battling chronic conditions such as respiratory failure, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, dementia or muscular dystrophy.
Enhance patients’ general comfort and emotional well-being with broad range of direct-care services such as appetizing food preparation, assistance with needs such as personal hygiene and elimination, and rehabilitation activities.
Increase patients’ independence, self-esteem and confidence through goal-setting, grooming, and companionship.
Efficient, reliable and compassionate team player eager to embrace new responsibilities and address any challenge with an optimistic, can-do attitude.
The New Beginnings, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Caregiver, 2010-2011
Performed versatile range of care for disability services and support organization.
Fulfilled a broad variety of patient necessities including assistance with all ambulatory needs wheelchair and gurney transportation, crutch assistance, getting into and out of beds, transportation to doctor appointments, etc. and assistance with a number of other needs such as bathing, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment, and preparation of nutritious and savory meals.
Key Contributions:
Expertise in geriatric needs.
Professionalism, poise and calm amid difficult, challenging or stressful situations.
Strived to provide complete comfort with adjustments to everything from beds, bed rails, pillows, lights and clothing to nightstands and other equipment.
Accurate record keeping, documentation and reporting of patient care, concerns, progress, condition or environmental changes from day to day.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Caregiver Family Health Care, Albuquerque, New Mexico (2004-2010)
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Certified Nursing Assistant
Universal Care Home Health Agency, Inc.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
CPR and First Aid Certified
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member in good standing with New Mexico Nurse Aide Registry