Andreal Sherman
Richmond,VA
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
The Laurels Of Willow Creek
Richmond, Virginia
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Nursing Assisitant
Westport Rehabilitation center
Richmond, VA
07.2015 - 07.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
Nursing Assistant
Ruxton Healthcare
Richmond, VA
11.2002 - 05.2015
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
Education
GED -
Adult Career Development Center
Richmond, VA05-1986
Skills
- Personal hygiene support
- Infection control
- Companionship and emotional support
- Recording vital signs
- Catheter care
- Patient mobility support
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient care
- Light housekeeping
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
The Laurels Of Willow Creek
05.2024 - Current
Nursing Assisitant
Westport Rehabilitation center
07.2015 - 07.2021
Nursing Assistant
Ruxton Healthcare
11.2002 - 05.2015
GED -
Adult Career Development Center
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