Chelsey Sherman
Detroit,MI
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, ensuring smooth operations and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable and focused on achieving results through compassionate patient interactions and effective communication. Prepared to contribute positively to healthcare teams and patient outcomes.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Corewell Beaumont
04.2025 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
Nursing Assistant
DMC Hospital Harper/Hutzel
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Nursing Assistant
Beaumont Hospital
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Improved patient comfort and safety by assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing and dressing.
- Adapted care approaches to meet diverse needs of patients, respecting cultural and personal preferences.
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques, enhancing patient well-being and recovery experiences.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Medical Assistant/X-Ray Technician
Northland Radiology
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Enhanced patient privacy and confidentiality with strict adherence to HIPAA regulations.
- Reduced patient anxiety by providing clear explanations of procedures and answering questions.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols and regulations while operating X-ray equipment, minimizing risks to both patients and staff members.
- Streamlined the imaging process by maintaining organized and clean workstations, reducing wait times for patients.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently positioning them for X-ray procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with imaging equipment, ensuring minimal downtime for patients and colleagues.
- Completed x-rays safely by correctly using shielding equipment following OSHA requirements.
- Documented patient data and histories and updated charts with current information.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to plan appropriate patient care and follow-up based on X-ray findings.
- Enhanced department efficiency by contributing to policy and procedure updates, reflecting evolving best practices in radiography.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Trained and supervised new radiologic technologists and technicians.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Medical Assistant
Epic
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Performed diagnostic tests accurately, contributing to swift diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Managed phone calls from patients seeking advice or follow-up care, providing accurate information and appropriate referrals when necessary.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Planned Parenthood
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Triaged patients and performed vital checks for patient flow facilitation.
- Supported physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
- Monitored supply inventory for low stock and worked with staff to reorder.
- Obtained patient medical histories for inclusion in records.
- Stocked supplies and instruments for examination rooms.
- Prioritized patient needs identified through phone, electronic, and walk-in communication to comply with established guidelines.
- Conducted pre-authorizations and referrals to meet third-party insurer requirements.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained patient records.
- Performed patient intake and assisted in patient care procedures.
- Assisted physicians and nursing personnel with injections, phlebotomy, and other patient care procedures.
- Worked interdependently with other professionals to provide quality health care to patients.
- Complied with personal protective equipment requirements to protect against exposure to infectious body fluids and other hazardous substances.
- Obtained medical information and measured vital signs, weight, and height.
- Kept financial records and performed other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit and collections and mailing monthly statements to patients.
MEDICATION AIDE
Advisor Care
02.2022 - 08.2022
NURSING ASSISTANT
Medical Team
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Documented and reported patient information to the nursing staff.
- Kept patients' rooms clean and orderly by making beds and wiping down high-touch surfaces.
- Answered patient call lights and performed timely services to enhance physical well-being of patients.
- Developed collaborative relationships with patients and families.
- Helped patients with ambulation and range of motion exercises.
- Assisted at meal times with cutting up food and feeding patients.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician instructions.
- Correctly dispensed medications to patients in accordance with facility protocols.
- Followed standards of hygiene, safety, and infection control when handling and disposing of medications.
- Managed medication cart for complete, up-to-date supplies and quality control.
- Looked for changes in residents' day and personal care needs to update personal resident care plan.
- Responded to medical emergencies and provide life-saving medications in a timely manner.
- Used automated dispensing cabinets and other pharmacy software systems.
- Assisted physicians with special tests and procedures within scope of nursing standards.
- Recognized and reported unsafe conditions for medication provision.
- Identified and documented general reactions to medications to facilitate intervention.
- Removed discontinued, outdated, or deteriorated drugs from inventory.
- Clarified inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated orders or treatment regimens by consulting with licensed nurse.
- Accurately entered patient data into the pharmacy system.
- Liaised with clinical staff members to coordinate and administer medication to nursing home residents.
- Collected specimens, such as urine, feces, and sputum.
- Kept patient information confidential to protect organization's value.
- Gathered information from nurses and physicians about patient condition and treatment plans.
- Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques.
- Reviewed patient dietary restrictions and food allergies to verify appropriate diet.
- Collected blood samples and body fluids to prepare for diagnostic testing.
- Supplied, collected and emptied bedpans.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
- Prepared and served food trays.
- Recorded height and weight of patients.
Education
No Degree - CNA
PARRISH ACADEMY
Southfield03-2024
High School Diploma -
BERKELY HIGH SCHOOL
Berkley06-2014
Certified Medical Assistant - MEDICAL ASSISANT
Ross Medical Education Center
Warren,MI01.2022
Skills
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting specimens
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Catheter change and preparation
- Patient care and safety care
- CPR certification
- Injury prevention
- CNA certification
- Home health aide (HHA)
- Emergency response
- First aid certification
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Corewell Beaumont
04.2025 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Beaumont Hospital
11.2024 - 01.2025
Nursing Assistant
DMC Hospital Harper/Hutzel
04.2024 - 02.2025
Medical Assistant/X-Ray Technician
Northland Radiology
06.2023 - 08.2024
Medical Assistant
Epic
01.2023 - 01.2024
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Planned Parenthood
05.2022 - 04.2023
MEDICATION AIDE
Advisor Care
02.2022 - 08.2022
NURSING ASSISTANT
Medical Team
01.2021 - 04.2022
Certified Medical Assistant - MEDICAL ASSISANT
Ross Medical Education Center
No Degree - CNA
PARRISH ACADEMY
High School Diploma -
BERKELY HIGH SCHOOL
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