Derricka Rolle
Parrish
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with experience at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive support and effective crisis intervention techniques. Proven ability to promote independence and dignity while managing challenging behaviors, ensuring safety and well-being in diverse healthcare settings.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Mental Health Technician
President Mental Fit
03.2016 - 01.2021
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Resident Care Aide
Reserve on the Green
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring their dignity and comfort throughout the process.
- Managed challenging behaviors among residents using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enhanced resident well-being by providing compassionate care and support in daily activities.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lighthouse Academy
Bradenton, FL06-2008
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
04.2022 - 01.2025
Resident Care Aide
Reserve on the Green
06.2016 - 09.2019
Mental Health Technician
President Mental Fit
03.2016 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Lighthouse Academy
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