Cherie Chevis
Opelousas,LA
Summary
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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Amedisys Hospice Care
01.2022 - Current
- Support patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promote good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Check patient vitals such as temperature, and blood pressure.
- Assist with feeding and monitor intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Travel to patient's homes and document mileage and times in each home
- Utilize therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Platinum Healthcare Staffing
07.2016 - Current
- Answer call lights and support patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promote good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Check patient vitals such as temperature, and blood pressure.
- Utilize therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assist with feeding and monitor intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Travel to different nursing facilities that have shifts available.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Village Nursing & Rehab Center
03.2014 - 07.2016
- Answer call lights and support patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promote good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Check patient vitals such as temperature, and blood pressure.
- Utilize therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assist with feeding and monitor intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Travel to different nursing facilities that have shifts available.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Infinity College
Lafayette, LA01.2025
No Degree - Practical Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA12.2013
High School Diploma -
Opelousas Senior High School
Opelousas, LA05.2012
Skills
- Documenting Behaviors
- Patient-Focused Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Patient Lifting
- Patient Relations
- Mobility Assistance
- Transporting Patients
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Maintaining Privacy
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Light Housekeeping
- Reliable Team Player
- Adaptable
- Reliable Transportation
- Bedside Manner
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Tracheostomy Care
- CPR Certification
- Bathing Assistance
- Critical Thinking
Certification
CPR/Basic Life Support
Expires: 07/2025
Status of TB Skin Test
TB skin test is good until July of 2024
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Amedisys Hospice Care
01.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Platinum Healthcare Staffing
07.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Village Nursing & Rehab Center
03.2014 - 07.2016
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Infinity College
No Degree - Practical Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
High School Diploma -
Opelousas Senior High School
CPR/Basic Life Support
Expires: 07/2025
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