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Erika Sewer

Certified Nursing Assistant
Tacoma,WA

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Autumn Home LLC
Tacoma, WA
05.2012 - 07.2022
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

Certified Nursing Assistant

CHI Franciscan Health
Tacoma, WA
05.2018 - 02.2019
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kaiser Permanente
Redmond, WA
04.2015 - 05.2018
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Stadium
Tacoma, WA
09.2008 - 06.2011

Skills

Responding to emergencies

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Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

CHI Franciscan Health
05.2018 - 02.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kaiser Permanente
04.2015 - 05.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Autumn Home LLC
05.2012 - 07.2022

Diploma - General Studies

Stadium
09.2008 - 06.2011

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