OPAL SHERIFF
CONNECTICUT,CT
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Gracie Square Hospital and Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home. Skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and safety through effective communication and proactive support. Adept at promoting independence and emotional well-being, as well as ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
I am a Healthcare professional with a comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, while ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
i possess strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
GRACIE SQUARE HOSPITAL
04.2014 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly
- Assist in the deescalation of confrontation/hostility between patients
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed and /or equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Archcare/Mary Manning Walsh
12.2014 - 06.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy And PCT Certifications
Lehman College
Bronx, NY03-2024
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Companionship and emotional support
- End-of-life care
- Adaptable
- Transfer techniques
- Patient lifting
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Geriatric care
- Specimen collection
- Feeding assistance expert
- Light housekeeping
- Admitting support
- Intake recording
- Infection control procedures
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Range of motion exercises
- Monitoring fluids
- Assisting with personal grooming
Employee of the Month July 2025
Was voted Employee of the Month (July 2025) by my colleagues as a result of my display of consistent hardwork and dedication .
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Archcare/Mary Manning Walsh
12.2014 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
GRACIE SQUARE HOSPITAL
04.2014 - Current
No Degree - Phlebotomy And PCT Certifications
Lehman College
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