Open To Work
Derek Etheridge
Dubuque
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with 10 years of experience providing compassionate care in diverse settings. Specializes in dementia and Alzheimer's care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Skilled in vital sign assessment and developing care plans that enhance comfort and well-being while adhering to strict infection control standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Mt Carmel Bluffs
Dubuque
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications to residents following established protocols and schedules.
- Reported changes in residents' health and behavior to nursing staff promptly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Luther Manor
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff without delay.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to improve residents' quality of life.
- Responded promptly to call lights and attended to patient needs efficiently.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunridge Assisted Living
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided compassionate care to residents in a group setting, ensuring comfort and well-being.
Certified Nurse Assistant
The Terrace
Ogden
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Delivered compassionate care to residents in home settings, enhancing quality of life.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control standards and safety regulations.
- Participated in training programs for new staff on caregiving procedures and protocols.
Certified Nurse Assistant
HealthTrust
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided patient care in hospital setting for diverse medical diagnoses.
Certified Nurse Assistant
North Hills Health and Life Care
Fayetteville
11.2018 - 05.2021
- Delivered compassionate care to adults across long-term and skilled therapy settings, prioritizing the needs of residents in the Alzheimer's and Dementia unit.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Daniel Cole
Springdale
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Discussed past medical evaluations, compiled results and recommended changes for future use.
- Encouraged a healthy and productive lifestyle.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Walnut Grove Health & Rehabilitation
Springdale
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Cared for residents in a community setting, performing ADLs, meal planning, and therapy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Home Health
Springdale
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Performed housekeeping and personal care duties for clients in their individual homes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gladys Yarborough Private In Home Care
Ozark
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Produced reports detailing updates.
- Worked closely with clients to identify their needs and challenges and assisted in accomplishing goals.
- Established while managing scheduled assignments.
- Developed close relationship by observing daily habits and providing information and resolving concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows
Springdale
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Cultivated effective partnerships with administration, nursing, social services, and client support staff.
- Established and maintained communications calendar, and managed scheduled assignments.
Night Shift Supervisor
OK Foods, Inc Plant Two
Fort Smith
03.2012 - 09.2012
- Supervised team of 40 employees to maintain operational effectiveness.
- Developed a new process for employee evaluation, which resulted in marked performance improvements.
- Resolved customer requests via telephone and email to enhance service satisfaction.
- Analyzed departmental documents to ensure proper distribution and efficient filing.
- Verified data integrity and accuracy.
- Copied, logged, and scanned supporting documentation.
Education
High school or equivalent - Education
Okemah High School
Okemah, OK05-1999
Skills
- Medication administration skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Certified nursing assistant
- Patient care and advocacy
- Infection control
- Dementia care
- Hospice support
- Senior care services
- Home health and care
- Record documentation
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Customer support
Certification
- CNA, #352812, 02/28/2024-09/30/2027
- Certified Medication Aid, #99894, 10/10/2024
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Mt Carmel Bluffs
07.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Luther Manor
04.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunridge Assisted Living
09.2023 - 04.2024
Certified Nurse Assistant
The Terrace
11.2021 - 12.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant
HealthTrust
11.2021 - 05.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant
North Hills Health and Life Care
11.2018 - 05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Walnut Grove Health & Rehabilitation
06.2017 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Home Health
01.2017 - 06.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Daniel Cole
01.2016 - 11.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gladys Yarborough Private In Home Care
07.2014 - 06.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows
02.2014 - 07.2014
Night Shift Supervisor
OK Foods, Inc Plant Two
03.2012 - 09.2012
High school or equivalent - Education
Okemah High School