Nerrita Fletcher
Hartford,CT
Summary
Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant skilled in direct patient care, electronic health records management, and effective communication with families. Proven ability to support patients' daily living activities while adhering to safety protocols and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ingraham Manor
Bristol, Connecticut
12.2017 - 09.2025
- Supported residents with daily living activities and personal care to enhance their comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living spaces.
- Facilitated communication with residents and families about care needs to ensure understanding and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Guided new staff in caregiving techniques and facility protocols to promote quality care and consistency.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Homecare Services
Hartford, Connecticut
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting their independence and improving quality of life.
- Communicated effectively with families about client needs and care plans.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to promote mental well-being.
- Ensured a clean, safe environment by following hygiene and safety standards.
- Maintained a safe environment for the client by preventing falls or other hazards in the home.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding the progress of the client's condition.
- Managed medications by administering prescribed treatments and closely monitoring client responses.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs and provided feeding assistance to ensure proper nutrition.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar Healthcare
Windsor, Connecticut
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Supported residents in daily living activities and personal care to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of resident living spaces to promote a healthy environment.
- Communicated effectively with residents and their families regarding care needs.
- Delivered meals to patients in their rooms and provided feeding assistance to enhance nutritional intake.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Administered medications according to instructions from the registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guardian Angel Homes
Cheshire, Connecticut
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Supported residents with daily living activities and personal care to promote independence and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of resident living spaces to create a healthy environment.
- Delivered emotional support and companionship to improve resident well-being and morale.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding.
Patient Care Technician
Visting Nurse Association
Hartford, Connecticut
10.2004 - 04.2008
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and well-being.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, and assisting with mobility and positioning, promoting patient dignity and independence.
- Supported patients with mobility and transportation within the facility.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
Education
Certificate - Certified Nursing
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT03-2002
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High School
Bloomfield, CT07-2000
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Collecting vital signs
- Recording vital signs
- Vital sign recording
- Medication administration
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Patient mobility support
- Ambulation assistance
- Toileting support
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- Conducting intakes
- Intake recording
- Routine patient care
- Safety protocols adherence
- Electronic health records
- HIPAA compliance
- Transfer techniques
- Staff training
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Compassion
- End-of-life care
- Maintaining privacy
Accomplishments
Employee of the Year 2023 Ingraham Manor
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ingraham Manor
12.2017 - 09.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Homecare Services
05.2015 - 10.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar Healthcare
12.2014 - 06.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guardian Angel Homes
09.2012 - 09.2014
Patient Care Technician
Visting Nurse Association
10.2004 - 04.2008
Certificate - Certified Nursing
Capital Community College
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High School