Catherine Sheppard
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake Village,AR
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel CNA
Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
Omaha, NE
02.2021 - Current
- Present
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 120-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Records Clerk
Washington Care
Greenville, MS
02.2014 - 02.2021
- Input new admission to nursing home
- Order medication, Taking care of the elderly
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 60-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
CNA
Southern Heritage Health
McGehee, AR
03.2011 - 12.2013
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 60-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
CNA
Area Agency On Aging
Jonesboro, AR
05.2010 - 03.2011
- Helped elderly with day to day living in their homes
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Did 1-1 care in home setting
- Established great relationship with clients
RCA
JHDC
Jonesboro, AR
10.2008 - 04.2010
- Helped special needs individuals
- Cooked and Cleaned
- Gave baths to those who need extra help
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Monitored and assisted residents 12 individual service plans
Bindery Worker
Quebecor World
Jonesboro, AR
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Feed Machine Pockets
- Stacked off books at back of machine
- Clean work area
- Used cutting and trimming machines to trim edges of books to appropriate size.
- Prepared finished books for shipping by wrapping or packing books and stacking boxes on pallets.
- Inserted book bodies into pockets devices to form back edges into convex shapes and produce grooves.
- Trained new hires in quality and productivity standards to maximize team effectiveness.
- Checked final products for quality and durability, ensuring high-quality and long-lasting work.
- Recorded relevant job data in daily production logs and required forms, produced activity reports and discussed production with supervisors to identify areas in need of improvement
- Executed bindery tasks in accordance with company policies, safety protocols and job instructions to maintain consistent, high-quality standards and promote positive business reputation
Cna
Truman Health And Rehab
Truman, AR
09.2006 - 05.2007
- With day-to-day living
- Assisted elderly with feeding and dressing
- Made beds
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 80-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
CNA
Lake Village HealthCare
Lake Village, AR
09.2003 - 09.2006
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Established good working relationships with resident
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 80-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
Education
Associate - Electric medical records
Pennfoster
Scranton, PA06.2021
No Degree - Medical Assisting
UEI
Morrow, GA06.2011
Certificate - Business
Great River Vo Tech
McGehee, AR06.2003
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School
Lake Village, AR05.1995
Skills
- Individualized Care
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- EMR Systems
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Bedsore Prevention
- Linen Replacements
- Needs Determination
- Observation Documentation
- Company Guidelines
- Vital Signs Collection
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Documenting Behaviors
Certification
CPR
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Travel CNA
Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
02.2021 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Records Clerk
Washington Care
02.2014 - 02.2021
CNA
Southern Heritage Health
03.2011 - 12.2013
CNA
Area Agency On Aging
05.2010 - 03.2011
RCA
JHDC
10.2008 - 04.2010
Bindery Worker
Quebecor World
05.2007 - 05.2008
Cna
Truman Health And Rehab
09.2006 - 05.2007
CNA
Lake Village HealthCare
09.2003 - 09.2006
Associate - Electric medical records
Pennfoster
No Degree - Medical Assisting
UEI
Certificate - Business
Great River Vo Tech
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School
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