Aajah Herrington
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The Pearl Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Fort Lauderdale
06.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisting with mobility
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes or abnormalities to the nursing staff
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by regularly sanitizing equipment and ensuring proper disposal of waste
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR) to ensure continuity of care
- Responded promptly to call lights and requests for assistance from patients, providing compassionate support at all times
- Assisted in transferring patients between beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or other modes of transportation using proper lifting techniques
- Ensured patient safety by implementing fall prevention strategies such as regular rounding checks on high-risk individuals
- Assisted in post-mortem care including cleaning the body respectfully and preparing it for transfer
Home Health Aide
Allied Healthcare Solutions
Coral Springs
02.2020 - Current
- Provided compassionate and personalized care to patients in their homes, ensuring their comfort and well-being
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication administration
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by regularly sanitizing equipment and living areas
- Supported patients with mobility issues by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by healthcare professionals
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishwashing, tidying up patient's living space for a comfortable environment
- Assisted patients with range of motion exercises to maintain or improve their physical mobility
CNA/Medication Aide
The Court of Palm Aire
Pompano Beach
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Monitor patients for any adverse reactions to medications and report any concerns to the Nurse
- Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and storage area
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being of patients
- Proficiency in handling medical records and maintaining confidentiality
- Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, following prescribed dosage instructions
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature, regularly documenting any changes or abnormalities
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Managed medical records and documentation efficiently to ensure accurate tracking of patient health information
Patient Care Technician
Willow Wood Assisted Living
Fort Lauderdale
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the nursing staff
- Assisted in the implementation of patient care plans as directed by healthcare professionals
- Documented patient information accurately and timely in electronic medical records system
Education
High school diploma -
Boyd H. Anderson High School
Lauderdale Lakes, FLCertification
- Certified Home Health Aide
- Certified Medication Technician
- CNA License
- BLS Certification
- Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Timeline
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The Pearl Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
06.2025 - Current
CNA/Medication Aide
The Court of Palm Aire
05.2024 - 09.2024
Home Health Aide
Allied Healthcare Solutions
02.2020 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Willow Wood Assisted Living
02.2017 - 04.2018
High school diploma -
Boyd H. Anderson High School