Kimari Sheriff
Bessemer,AL
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing multiple levels of experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I'm Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician
Shelby Ridge Rehab Select
06.2023 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Resident Care Assistant
Longleaf Liberty Park
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.
Resident Care Assistant
Springbrook Assisted Living
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Followed residence's service plan and provided assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene and other daily living tasks.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Resident Assistant
Milestone Senior Living
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High School
Mcfarland, WI06.2015
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Quick Problem Solver
- Respiratory Failure
- Emotional and Social Support
- Family Communication
- Blood Sample Collection
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Transporting Patients
- Oral Hygiene
- Monitor Vitals
- Infection Control
- Tracking Specimens
- Fluid Intake Monitoring
- Venipuncture
- Patient Support
- HIPAA
- Supply Requisition and Inventory
- Finger Stick Method
- Blood Cultures
- Time Management
- Vitals Documentation
- Meal Preparation
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician
Shelby Ridge Rehab Select
06.2023 - Current
Resident Care Assistant
Longleaf Liberty Park
01.2021 - 02.2023
Resident Care Assistant
Springbrook Assisted Living
02.2020 - 12.2020
Resident Assistant
Milestone Senior Living
08.2018 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High School
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