Sharon Aaron Wood
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Five Star Healthcare LLC
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dr. Benneson Pavillion
09.2000 - 12.2022
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments
- Helped patients’ complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- 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.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Buena Vida Continuing Care
03.2005 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s needs
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
AMG School of Nursing
Brooklyn, NY08.2025
Vocational Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse
Sierra Allied Health Academy
Plain-field, N.J.06.2018
GED -
Brooklyn Adult Learning Center
Brooklyn, NY05.2004
Skills
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding Assistance
- Positioning Patients
- Infection Control Practices
- Patient Relations
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Lifting
- Patient-focused care
- Conducting intakes
- Transporting patients
- Direct Patient Care
- Dressing assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Supporting personal needs
- Geriatric Care
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Five Star Healthcare LLC
01.2020 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Buena Vida Continuing Care
03.2005 - 05.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dr. Benneson Pavillion
09.2000 - 12.2022
GED -
Brooklyn Adult Learning Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
AMG School of Nursing
Vocational Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse
Sierra Allied Health Academy
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