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Heather Sherman

Kinderhook ,NY

Summary

Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Green Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Known for compassionate communication and attention to detail, I excel in promoting patient dignity and comfort while ensuring safety and compliance with HIPAA guidelines. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic support.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Empro Staffing
New York, NY
01.2024 - Current

Staff in facilities needing help

CNA

MSN
Albany Ny
2021 - 2023

Provided support for facilities requiring assistance.

CNA

Favorite Health Care
Albany, NY
2018 - 2021

Assisted team during high-demand periods.

CNA

Wilkinson
Amsterdam, NY
2018 - 2019

Supported patients in performing daily living activities.

CNA

Nurse Finders
Albany, NY
2016 - 2018

Relief staff in Places that needed help

CNA

Whittier Rehabilitation Center
Gentry, MO
2011 - 2016

Aided in daily living routines on rehabilitation floor.

CNA

CNA
Lake Katrine, NY
2011 - 2013

Worked with TBI patients and Ventilator patients assisting with Daily ADLs

CNA

Fireman’s Home
Hudson, NY
2006 - 2011

Assisted patients with ADLs

CNA

Kaaterskill Care
Catskill, NY
2001 - 2006

Assisted with Daily ADLs in 140 bed facility

CNA

Resurrection Nursing Home
Castleton On The Hudson Ny
10.1998 - 06.2001

Assisted patients in Daily ADLs

CNA

Green Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
Ghent, NY
1994 - 09.1997
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.

CNA

Eden Park Nursing Home
Cobleskill, NY
11.1993 - 10.1996
  • 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.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Education

History

Cobleskill High School
Cobleskill Ny
06.1990

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Bathing assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Basic life support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • End-of-life care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Toileting assistance
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Compassionate
  • Patient lifting
  • Patient-focused care
  • Geriatric care
  • Direct patient care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Ambulation assistance

Timeline

CNA

Empro Staffing
01.2024 - Current

CNA

Resurrection Nursing Home
10.1998 - 06.2001

CNA

Eden Park Nursing Home
11.1993 - 10.1996

CNA

MSN
2021 - 2023

CNA

Favorite Health Care
2018 - 2021

CNA

Wilkinson
2018 - 2019

CNA

Nurse Finders
2016 - 2018

CNA

Whittier Rehabilitation Center
2011 - 2016

CNA

CNA
2011 - 2013

CNA

Fireman’s Home
2006 - 2011

CNA

Kaaterskill Care
2001 - 2006

CNA

Green Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
1994 - 09.1997

History

Cobleskill High School
Heather Sherman