Sharon Johnson
Jamesport,LA
Summary
I am a Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant 20+ years with extensive experience at Sage Rehabilitation Hospital, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient dignity and comfort while managing challenging behaviors. Strong communicator dedicated to fostering positive relationships and ensuring safety, contributing to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. I possess knowledge in mobility assistance, proper body mechanics, assisting with activities of daily living, general housekeeping,specimen collecting and managing dietary needs. Excellent communication, organizational skills, time management, and very dependable employee that take the initiative.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sage Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information and vital signs, supporting seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Managed challenging behaviors displayed by patients with mental health issues or dementia, maintaining a safe environment for all involved parties.
- Streamlined nursing processes by effectively organizing supplies and equipment, improving overall efficiency in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated patient mobility by providing safe and effective ambulation assistance.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. James Behavior Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information and vital signs, supporting seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Managed challenging behaviors displayed by patients with mental health issues or dementia, maintaining a safe environment for all involved parties.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Magnolia Assisted Living
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
River Place Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
GED -
New Orleans Medical Institution
Baton Rouge, LA12-1990
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- End-of-life care
- Patient lifting
- Colostomy care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient management
- Database administration
- Catheter change and preparation
- CNA certification
- Vital signs
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Activity planning
- Blood glucose testing
- Strong communication skills
- Critical thinking capacity
- Vital signs monitoring
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Emergency response training
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Elderly care experience
- Rehabilitation assistance
- Basic life support training
- Geriatric care
- Trustworthy companion
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sage Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. James Behavior Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Magnolia Assisted Living
03.2020 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
River Place Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
11.2016 - 11.2018
GED -
New Orleans Medical Institution
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