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
Measuring bodily fluids
Transporting patients
Companionship and emotional support
Conducting intakes
Patient-focused care
Recording vital signs
Direct Patient Care
Efficient and reliable team player
Compassionate caregiver
Adaptable
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