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Sharon Green

Alton,Illinois

Summary

With a proven track record at Alton Mental Health Center and Shiftkey, , I excel in patient care and vital signs monitoring, demonstrating unparalleled compassion and empathy. My expertise has significantly enhanced patient well-being and satisfaction, employing both critical problem-solving and emotional support to achieve notable outcomes in healthcare environments.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Shiftkey
10.2021 - Current
  • Supported mobility exercises to enhance patient physical well-being.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
  • Facilitated independence and dignity through assistance with everyday activities.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Home Health CNA

Renee Kriesman ( Took Cared of Father Until Passed
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming to maintain patient hygiene and dignity.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by actively listening and addressing concerns or requests promptly.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients at home.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Reduced caregiver burden by providing respite care services that allowed family members time away from caregiving duties.
  • Supported mental well-being through engaging conversation or recreational activities tailored to each individual''s interests.

Security Therapy Aide

Alton Mental Health Center
09.1993 - 09.2023
  • Documented daily progress notes, detailing patient behavior, intervention outcomes, and any relevant observations.
  • Improved patient adherence to treatment plans by providing consistent guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement of positive behaviors.
  • Collaborated with fellow Security Therapy Aides to ensure a consistent approach among team members when addressing patients'' needs and maintaining facility safety.
  • Served as a liaison between clinical staff, law enforcement agencies, families, and other stakeholders regarding patient care coordination or any security issues that arose during their stay at the facility.
  • Supported patients'' reintegration into the community by facilitating group sessions on social skills and coping strategies.
  • Developed rapport with patients through active listening and genuine empathy, fostering a supportive therapeutic environment.
  • Managed challenging situations involving aggressive or uncooperative patients through verbal de-escalation techniques or physical restraint when necessary while maintaining patient dignity.

Cna

Eunice Smith Nursing Home
03.2007 - 03.2011
  • Employed infection control protocols to maintain sterile environment.
  • Communicated effectively with healthcare team to coordinate patient care plans.
  • Supported mobility exercises to enhance patient physical well-being.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Cna

Bellefontaine Habilitation Center
11.1993 - 09.1998


  • Supported mobility exercises to enhance patient physical well-being.
  • Employed infection control protocols to maintain sterile environment.
  • Communicated effectively with healthcare team to coordinate patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.

Developmental Assistant

Beverly Farm Foundation Inc
01.1990 - 11.1993
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Implemented creative strategies to engage clients in social activities, promoting integration into the community.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, improving overall quality of life for clients.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to support accurate and thorough content.
  • Successfully managed challenging behaviors through the use of de-escalation techniques and non-violent crisis intervention methods.
  • Conducted assessments to identify individual strengths and areas needing improvement, tailoring support accordingly.
  • Supported individuals in developing effective communication skills, fostering better interpersonal relationships both within the program and in the broader community.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation, feeding; ensuring dignity was maintained throughout these processes.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL
05.1990

Diploma - General Studies

Alton High School
Alton, Illinois
05.1989

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Bathing assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Basic life support
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • End-of-life care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient transfers
  • Emotional support
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Emergency response

Accomplishments

Gave the state of Illinois 25 years of Dedicated Service and retired from Alton Mental Health September 2023!

Timeline

Home Health CNA

Renee Kriesman ( Took Cared of Father Until Passed
02.2024 - 07.2024

CNA

Shiftkey
10.2021 - Current

Cna

Eunice Smith Nursing Home
03.2007 - 03.2011

Cna

Bellefontaine Habilitation Center
11.1993 - 09.1998

Security Therapy Aide

Alton Mental Health Center
09.1993 - 09.2023

Developmental Assistant

Beverly Farm Foundation Inc
01.1990 - 11.1993

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Lewis And Clark Community College

Diploma - General Studies

Alton High School

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