CONTACT
Address : Huntington, WV *****
Phone : 304-***-****
Email : ******-******@****.***
SKILLS
• Feeding assistance expert
• Patient-focused care
• Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
• Transporting patients
• Responding to emergencies
• Supporting Personal Needs
• Recording Vital Signs
• Patient Relations
• Observing Responses
• Documenting Behaviors
• Conducting Intakes
• Measuring Bodily Fluids
Companionship and Emotional
Support
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• Direct Patient Care
• Efficient and reliable team player
• Adaptable
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with 29 years of healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care. WORK HISTORY
Certified Nursing Assistant, 05/2019 to Current
Riverpark Hospital - Huntington, WV
Private Duty Certified Nursing Assistant, 01/2018 to 05/2019 Self-employeed - Huntington, WV
Childcare Provider, 08/2015 to 01/2018
Self Employed Daycare Provider - Huntington, WV
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
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Cared for 23-25 patients, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
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Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
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Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
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Offered immediate assistance in emergency situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
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• Evaluated patients to identify behavioral and safety concerns Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
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Offered immediate assistance in emergency situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
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Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patient with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
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Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individual carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
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• Worked with hospice to complete daily treatments. Collaborated with physician to design at-home medication guidelines and educated families on correct medication administration.
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Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
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Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
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Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
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SHERRI HARRIS
Private Duty Caregiver, 03/2008 to 07/2015
Self Employed - Huntington, WV
Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
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Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
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Offered top-notch care to 5+ children at once, ranging in age from infant to 12 years old.
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• Managed safety and security of all children under care.
• Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment. Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
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Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
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• Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments. Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
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Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
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EDUCATION
High School Diploma : 05/1988
Buffalo High - Kenova WV
CERTIFICATIONS
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
• MHT- Mental Health Tech
• CPR- BLS Certified