CNA/GNA with 5+ Years of Compassionate Care, medical assistant, coding

KATHERINE SHERWOOD, CNA/GNA

301-***-**** ️ *********.************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA) with over five years of experience providing high-quality patient care in hospital and long-term care settings. Skilled in clinical support, patient documentation, and team collaboration. Adept at assisting patients with daily living activities, maintaining safety, and delivering care with empathy and professionalism.

Education

DeVry University – Current Student

Certificate Program: Medical Billing and Coding

Francis Scott Key High School – 2003–2007

High School Diploma

Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Maryland, 2013

• Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) – Maryland, 2013

• CPR & BLS Certified

Professional Experience

Frederick Health Hospital – Frederick, MD

CNA Med-surg 2022-2025

Medical Assistant April 2025 – Present

Provide direct patient care including vital signs, specimen collection, and EKGs.

Support physicians and nurses with patient assessments and procedures.

Document patient information accurately in Expanse and Meditech systems.

Administer vaccines and assist with patient education.

Williamsport Retirement Village – Williamsport, MD

Certified Nursing Assistant February 2020 – Present

Deliver high-quality daily care to residents including feeding, bathing, and mobility assistance.

Monitor and document resident conditions and communicate changes to nursing staff.

Foster a compassionate environment promoting residents’ dignity and independence.

Sally Staffing Agency – Hagerstown, MD

Certified Nursing Assistant (Contract) September 2019 – February 2020

Provided ADL support and care for residents in assisted living and long-term care facilities.

Maintained accurate care documentation and assisted with feeding and hygiene routines.

Private Family Nanny – Frederick, MD

Childcare Provider February 2019 – September 2019

Provided attentive care for an infant, including feeding, diapering, and developmental play.

Maintained communication with parents regarding daily routines and milestones.

Performed light housekeeping and maintained a safe, nurturing environment.

Technical Skills

• Clinical: EKG (12-lead), Bladder Scanner, Vaccination Administration

• Systems: Expanse, Meditech, Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams

• Other: Documentation, Patient Communication, Multidisciplinary Team Support

References

Available upon request

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