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Jennifer Sharp

Marysville,WA

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with 19+ years' experience in the healthcare industry. Capable of using my extensive medical knowledge and empathy to ensure patients receive optimal care. Skilled in the use of various medical equipment with excellent problem solving and communication skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Max & Betty Pfitzner
09.2020 - 09.2024
    • Assisted clients with daily ROM exercises prescribed by Physical Therapist.
    • Maintained a safe and clean environment for two clients.
    • Document care provided, including medical concerns, behavioral changes, weekly vital signs on each client.
    • Medication assistance, including ordering medication, and weekly filling of medications.
    • Assisted clients to and from Dr. appointments, and personal outings.
    • Assisted clients with daily ADLs.
    • Implemented a weekly menu and daily meal preparation.
    • Provided training for all new caregivers.
    • Supported needs of 2 residents under long-term care.

Care Specialist-CNA

Right At Home
11.2019 - 08.2020
  • Trained and supervised caregivers to ensure they are competent and delivering high-quality care, including providing feedback and performance evaluations.
  • Performing on-call duties, such as emergency care.
  • Tracking and maintaining supplies needed for client homes.
  • Assisting caregivers with intake visits (first introduction with client).
  • Address caregiving concerns and questions from other team members.
  • Help to maintain various office records, to ensure compliance with record requirements.

CNA

Claudia Stine
10.2015 - 08.2019
    • Fostered relationships with family, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan.
    • Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision (Wound Care) adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
    • Medication assistance, including filling weekly medications.
    • Maintained special dietary needs, meal preparation and feeding of client.
    • Acted as liaison to client in assistance with payroll, financial aspects and training of caregivers.
    • Assisted client with daily ADLs and bowel program.
    • Daily medical use of ceiling lift for safe transfers.
    • Supported needs of 1 resident under long-term care.

CNA

Eleanor & Dale Harvey
11.2012 - 08.2019
    • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
    • Consulted with Home Care Nurse and Dr. to develop a care plan and evaluate treatment options.
    • Assisted client with ADLs to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
    • Meal preparation, including dietary restrictions.
    • Medication management including filling weekly medications.
    • Daily catheter care and bowel program.
    • Assisted in monitoring blood sugar with daily documentation.
    • Daily use of Hoyer lift, and bariatric medical equipment.
    • Supported needs of 1 residents under long-term care.

CNA

Fedelta Home Care
09.2012 - 07.2017
  • Fostered relationships with clients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plans.
  • Provided safe transportation to clients for appointments, shopping and personal errands.
  • Medication reminders and assistance.
  • Companionship and social interaction with clients.
  • Provided personal care such as ADLs and toileting.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard vitals with documentation.
  • Meal preparation, following dietary restrictions, and feeding clients.
  • Performing light housekeeping tasks to maintain a healthy home environment.
  • Assisted with use of medical equipment and ambulating.
  • Supported needs of 5+ residents in their private homes.

Education

Everett Community College
Everett, WA

Nursing Assistant Training Program

Med Prep Vocational Training Center
Everett, WA
03-2003

Skills

  • Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Hygiene and Personal Care
  • Infectious Control and Safety Protocols
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Medical Terminology and Documentation
  • Nutrition and Feeding Assistance
  • Medical Equipment Operation
  • Wound Care and Dressing Changes
  • Experienced in Trauma-Informed Care

Certification

  • Mental Health Specialty Training 8/17/19
  • Dementia Specialty Training 8/19/19
  • HIV/AIDS Education 3/27/1999

Timeline

CNA

Max & Betty Pfitzner
09.2020 - 09.2024

Care Specialist-CNA

Right At Home
11.2019 - 08.2020

CNA

Claudia Stine
10.2015 - 08.2019

CNA

Eleanor & Dale Harvey
11.2012 - 08.2019

CNA

Fedelta Home Care
09.2012 - 07.2017

Everett Community College

Nursing Assistant Training Program

Med Prep Vocational Training Center
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