Kathleen Sharp
Spring Hill,FL
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. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative functions. Strong patient care skills combined with excellent patient evaluation and advocacy. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education. Friendly Receptionist with background in various office settings. Knowledgeable about security, service and clerical requirements. Takes on multiple simultaneous tasks with excellent time management abilities and resourceful approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel CNA
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
CNA, Float Pool
Penobscot Bay Medical Center
Rockport, ME
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Psychiatric and Addiction Recovery (Mental Health)
- Drug and Alcohol Detox
- Patient Observation
- Preformed 15 minute checks
- SCU ( Special Care Unit)
- ER
- Med Surg
CNA
Advent Health North Pinellas
Tarpon Springs, FL
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Home Health Aide
Ageless Placements
Clearwater, FL
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
CNA
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
Hudson, FL
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
CNA
Manorcare Of Palm Harbor
Palm Harbor, FL
12.2015 - 03.2016
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Front Desk Receptionist
Gracemont Assisted Living
Cumming, GA
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
- Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
- Planned coverage needs and organized services to support incoming special events.
- Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
- Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
CNA
Dogwood Forest Assisted Living
Cumming, GA
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
PCT
Northside Forsyth Hospital
Cumming, GA
10.2011 - 10.2013
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
CNA
Lanier Village Retirement Community
Gainesville, GA
03.2011 - 11.2011
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Branson Medical Career Training School
Raleigh, NC07.2021
No Degree - Core Curriculum
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA1989
Certificate - CNA, Phlebotomy, Healthcare Assistant
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA01.2011
High School Diploma -
Riverwood International Charter School
Atlanta, GA1987
Skills
- Bedsore observation
- Activities of Daily Living, ADL Support
- Needs Determination
- Fluid Measurement
- Observation Documentation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Phlebotomy Training
- Attention to Detail
- CPR Certification
- Time Management
- CNA Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- First Aid Certification
- Medical Terminology
- Behavioral Health
- Preforming 15 minute checks
- Company Guidelines
- ED Experience
- ICU Experience
- Med Surg Experience
- Dementia Care Experience
- Patient observation
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certified in Maine, Florida, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, West Virginia, Tennessee
References
Brandi Erwin
Advent Health North Pinellas
PCU Charge Nurse
727-999-0203
Nicole Ellis
Advent Health North Pinellas
House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, RN
219-488-4349
Nicole.ellis.ne@gmail.com
Kari Baldwin
Advent Health North Pinellas
727-268-1977
Furywife27@gmail.com
Krista Brown
Advent Health North Pinellas, RN
419-309-7054
Krista.brown2@me.com
Fran Miller
Northside Forsyth Hospital
Med Surg Floor Manager
678-991-2619
Kelly Poole
Gracemont Assisted Living
Business Office Manager
770-887-2000
kotb@ymail.com
Eleanor Keskonis
Lanier Village Retirement Community
Director of Nursing, RN
678-450-3005
Patty Hole
Ageless Placements, Manager
727-797-8580
Kathy Phillips
PARC Charge Nurse
Psychiatric and Addiction Recovery Center, ME
207-975-3085
KATHMEL622@aol.com
Harmony Lattin
PARC RN
Psychiatric and Addiction Recovery Center, ME
207-485-6441
Harmonylattin@gmail.com
Gerardine Granjean
PARC RN
Psychiatric and Addiction Recovery Center, ME
919-522-1237
gg7145@uncw.edu
Diane Hynes
ED Charge Nurse, ME
207-542-0434
dhynes7@gmail.com
Christina Coffman
SCU Charge Nurse, ME
Special Care Unit
207-542-5508
xtinacoffman@gmail.com
Timeline
Travel CNA
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
CNA, Float Pool
Penobscot Bay Medical Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
CNA
Advent Health North Pinellas
02.2020 - 03.2022
Home Health Aide
Ageless Placements
09.2016 - 03.2017
CNA
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
03.2016 - 09.2016
CNA
Manorcare Of Palm Harbor
12.2015 - 03.2016
Front Desk Receptionist
Gracemont Assisted Living
08.2015 - 12.2015
CNA
Dogwood Forest Assisted Living
08.2014 - 07.2015
PCT
Northside Forsyth Hospital
10.2011 - 10.2013
CNA
Lanier Village Retirement Community
03.2011 - 11.2011
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Branson Medical Career Training School
No Degree - Core Curriculum
Georgia Southern University
Certificate - CNA, Phlebotomy, Healthcare Assistant
Lanier Technical College
High School Diploma -
Riverwood International Charter School
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