Sharon Bevins
TICONDEROGA
Summary
Reliable team player with proven adaptability and attention to detail in fast-paced healthcare environments. Known for delivering high-quality personal care and fostering emotional support, contributing to improved patient well-being and safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood Nursing Facility
Ticonderoga, NY
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuous care improvement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance resident care plans and outcomes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support to residents and families, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Participated in training sessions to stay updated on best practices in patient care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- 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 rails and equipment.
- Implemented feedback from supervisors to improve service delivery and resident satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care and observations.
- Supported mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans.
- Adapted quickly to varying patient needs, demonstrating flexibility in care delivery.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of resident environments in compliance with health regulations.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Helen Porter Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Middlebury, VT
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records to ensure accurate information flow.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare practices to promote understanding and compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments to uphold health standards.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts by assisting with mobility exercises under supervision of nurses.
- Engaged in ongoing training programs to enhance skills and knowledge in patient care techniques.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients'' families through clear communication and empathetic support during difficult times.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in a supportive environment.
- Provided exceptional support for patients requiring specialized care, such as those with dementia or complex medical conditions.
- Maintained a calm and comforting atmosphere for patients experiencing anxiety or distress, utilizing effective communication techniques.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by diligently documenting pertinent patient updates for incoming colleagues.
- Improved patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate and attentive care to diverse populations.
- Reduced the risk of infection by maintaining strict adherence to hygiene protocols and infection control measures.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts with skilled assistance in physical therapy exercises and mobility training for optimal recovery.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring, accurate documentation, and timely reporting of health concerns.
- Ensured continuity of care by providing thorough updates during shift changes and maintaining detailed records of patient progress.
- Elevated overall nursing quality through skillful execution of proper wound care techniques while adhering to evidence-based guidelines.
- Upheld regulatory compliance standards by consistently following facility policies, procedures, and licensure requirements.
- Advanced quality improvement initiatives through active participation in educational opportunities, team meetings, and performance evaluations.
Sharon's Home Care
Self Employed
Ticonderoga, NY
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood Nursing Facility
Ticonderoga, NY
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
Administrative Manager
Oliver Bevins Inc.
Homosassa, FL
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient scheduling and resource allocation processes.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive filing systems to enhance data retrieval efficiency.
- Coordinated team meetings and facilitated cross-departmental communication to improve collaboration.
- Managed inventory control systems, ensuring optimal stock levels and reducing overhead costs.
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.
- Provided exceptional administrative support for executive-level staff, ensuring that their needs were met promptly and accurately in order to facilitate smooth daily operations.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Sullivan County Health Care
Claremont, NH
08.2003 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted patient comfort by promptly addressing pain management needs in collaboration with nursing staff.
- Championed holistic wellness approaches within the LNA scope of practice to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Streamlined care delivery processes by effectively prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Art And Graphic Design
Colby Sawyer College
New London, NHBachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
New England College
Henniker, NHSkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Electronic charting
- Safety precautions
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Feeding assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Patient lifting
- Adaptable
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood Nursing Facility
11.2025 - Current
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Helen Porter Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - 11.2025
Sharon's Home Care
Self Employed
06.2021 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood Nursing Facility
02.2021 - 07.2023
Administrative Manager
Oliver Bevins Inc.
05.2017 - 12.2020
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Sullivan County Health Care
08.2003 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Art And Graphic Design
Colby Sawyer College
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
New England College