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Andrea Sherrod

Arlington,Texas

Summary

Versatile and results-driven professional with a proven track

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Bedford Wellness and Rehabilition

Certified Nursing Assistant
07.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.

Steve's Used Car Sales

USED CAR SALES CONSULTANT
03.2022 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Worked closely with team members from multiple departments such as finance, detailing, and service advisors
  • Negotiated prices with customers in order to close sales transactions
  • Cultivated relationships with local dealerships to source used cars for sale
  • Developed strong customer service skills to help customers find the right car for their needs

Arlington Independent School District

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
05.2019 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections of school bus to verify safety and functionality
  • Successfully completed all required training courses related to school bus operation and safety
  • Provided timely pickup and drop-off of children at designated locations in accordance with established schedules
  • Attended regular in-service meetings to keep current with school requirements and state and federal regulations
  • Monitored students' safety and well-being while on the bus
  • Interacted positively with students, parents, faculty, and staff members
  • Assisted special needs students in boarding and exiting the bus safely while providing them with appropriate assistance if needed
  • Assisted with the safe loading and unloading of special needs students
  • Stored wheelchairs and helped disabled students to assigned seats

Private Duty(Home Healthcare)

HOME HEALTH CNA(CASEMANAGER)
09.2015 - 05.2019

Job overview

  • Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry services or meal preparation
  • Observed changes in patient condition and reported to supervisor or nurse on duty promptly
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing and undressing, grooming, toileting assistance and ambulation
  • Provided emotional support to the families of the patients during difficult times
  • Administered prescribed medications and injections as per physician's orders
  • Performed vital signs monitoring such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels, and respiration rate
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for each client
  • Assisted with end-of-life care including support for families during bereavement period
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment data collected from patients' chart reviews
  • Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
  • Transported patients between rooms, appointments, Surgical Centers and testing locations
  • Assigned to rehabilitation hospitals, home care, general hospitals, Surgical Centers and hospice cases
  • Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines
  • Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information
  • Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls
  • Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff
  • Passed and collected bed pans, assisted with all personal care hygiene needs, changed bed linens, assisted patients with feeding, feeding tubes, and catheter care
  • Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff
  • Utilized restorative care techniques to promote patient independence
  • Assisted with admission and discharge processes to provide continuity of care
  • Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
  • Assessed patient needs for additional services or equipment requirements
  • Performed basic nursing procedures such as catheterization and wound cleaning and dressing changes
  • Ensured proper documentation of all treatments provided per hospital policies and standards
  • Recorded daily observations regarding patient condition in medical records
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises, ambulation and positioning of bedridden patients
  • Managed multiple tasks effectively while maintaining composure under pressure situations

Paradigm Healthcare Services

CNA/PCT
08.2012 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Comfort Keepers Staffing

CNA/PCT
01.2009 - 08.2012

Job overview

  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.

Education

Teamwork's Career Institute
Grand prairie, Tx

CERTIFICATION IN CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
07.2010

University Overview

Mumford High School
Detroit, Mi

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
05.2002

University Overview

Skills

  • Time management
  • Excellent communication
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Safety
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Healthcare Knowledge
  • Policy Compliance
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Bedside manner
  • Electronic charting
  • Medical terminology
  • End-of-life care
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Colostomy care
  • Condition monitoring
  • Medical records management

Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant

Languages

English
Full Professional
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Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant
Bedford Wellness and Rehabilition
07.2024 - Current
USED CAR SALES CONSULTANT
Steve's Used Car Sales
03.2022 - 07.2024
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
Arlington Independent School District
05.2019 - 03.2022
HOME HEALTH CNA(CASEMANAGER)
Private Duty(Home Healthcare)
09.2015 - 05.2019
CNA/PCT
Paradigm Healthcare Services
08.2012 - 08.2015
CNA/PCT
Comfort Keepers Staffing
01.2009 - 08.2012
Teamwork's Career Institute
CERTIFICATION IN CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Mumford High School
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Andrea Sherrod