SHERELL
AKOMOLAFE
adukxa@r.postjobfree.com
Memphis, United States 38133
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Apple Grove Alzheimer's & Dementia Residence - Certified Nursing Assistant
Memphis, TN • 09/2022 - Current
LabCorp - Phlebotomist
Memphhis, TN • 08/2022 - Current
Gardens Of Germantown Memory Care - Certified Nursing Assistant Memphis, TN • 02/2019 - 02/2022
WORK HISTORY
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
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Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
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Cared for residents in the assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
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Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in a 40-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
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Provided care to patients throughout their life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and culture.
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• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols. Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
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Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
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• Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
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Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
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Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
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Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
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Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
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SKILLS
• Bedsore Prevention
• Feeding Assistance
• Fluid Measurement
• Nutrition and Diet
• Vital Signs Collection
• First Aid
Dementia and Alzheimer's
Knowledge
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• Monitoring Fluids
• Medical Terminology Knowledge
• Recording Vital Signs
• Monitoring
• Collecting Specimens
• Basic Life Support
John A Gupton College
Nashville, TN • Expected in
05/2023
Associate of Science: Funeral
Service And Mortuary Science
Dyersburg State Community
College
Dyersburg, TN • 05/2022
Associate of Applied Science:
General Studies
National Phlebotomy
Teague, TX • 06/2022
Phlebotomy: Phlebotomy
Anthem College - Bryman School
Phoenix, AZ • 05/2014
Medical Assistance: Heathcare
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
• CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
• Licensed- Phlebotomist - [1 Year]
• Certified - Medical Assistance
Bright Star Home Care Agency - Certified Nursing Assistant Memphis, TN • 02/2018 - 06/2022
Quail Ridge Senior Living - Certified Nursing Assistant Memphis, TN • 05/2018 - 02/2020
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing. ''
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Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
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Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
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Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
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Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
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Cared for residents in the assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
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Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
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Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
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Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
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Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
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Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
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Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
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Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
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