Sherell Akomolafe
Memphis,TN
Summary
A level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in the importance of companionship and support in-patient care.
The residential Assistant is well-equipped to provide emotional support in a comfortable, soothing environment. Desires a Certified Medical Assistants or Certified Nursing Assistants position, in a long-term care or rehabilitation facility. HHA with current linking Employment,Abilities &a Potential Department of Health Certification. [Number12] years of experience with physically disabled clients. Monitored vital signs, assisted with feeding, bathing/grooming, positioning, and range of motion exercises. I'm an Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence,and confidentiality
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Garden Of Germantown
Germantown, TN
02.2021 - Current
- Monitored and assisted dementia/ mental residents through individual service plans.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in the patient's health status to the case manager.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing the integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
CNA
Brightstar
Memphis, TN
11.2016 - Current
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Administered daily medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding,and ambulation
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
CNA
Quail Ridge Assisted Living Community
Bartlett, TN
03.2016 - 06.2020
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding,and ambulation
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding [with one-on-one assistance patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Cared for average of 12 patients per [Timeframe] in a assistant living facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs
- Collected Urine samples to complete UA tests for patient, checking for changes that indicated potentially dangerous conditions
Resident Assistant
Auxillium Health service
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress,and concerns
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Obtained information about clients\' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
- Maintained clean, healthy safe environment
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment
- Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications
Resident Assistant
Stellar home care
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress,and concerns
- Obtained information about clients\' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications
Resident Assistant
Fox bridge
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
05.2012 - 07.2014
Home health aide
Elect home care
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
06.2012 - 05.2014
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy
National Phlebotomy Certification
Memphis, TN06.2022
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
MidSouth Supportive Living
2564 Appling Rd Ste, 107 Memphis TN 05.2018
GED -
Hopeworks
Memphis TN2016
Medical Assistance - Medical Assistance
Anthem career college
MEMPHIS, TN2013
Certificate HHA - Home health aide
Linking employment , Abilities & Potential
Cleveland Ohio2000
Skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Dementia and Alzheimer\'s knowledge
- Trustworthy companion
- Compassionate
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Dedicated hospice care provider
- Adaptable
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Compassionate caregiver
- Committed team player
- Self-motivated
- Strong verbal communication
- Patient management
- Supporting personal needs
- Medical office administration
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Direct patient care
- Documenting behaviors
- Conducting intakes
- Patient privacy and confidentiality
- Responding to emergencies
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Recording vital signs
- Observing responses
- Inpatient care
- EMR / EHR
- Patient assessments
- Indirect patient care
- Shared governance
- Medical records management
- Specimen collection and analysis
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Transporting patients
Timeline
PCA
Garden Of Germantown
02.2021 - Current
CNA
Brightstar
11.2016 - Current
CNA
Quail Ridge Assisted Living Community
03.2016 - 06.2020
Resident Assistant
Auxillium Health service
05.2015 - 05.2016
Resident Assistant
Stellar home care
06.2014 - 05.2015
Home health aide
Elect home care
06.2012 - 05.2014
Resident Assistant
Fox bridge
05.2012 - 07.2014
Certification - Phlebotomy
National Phlebotomy Certification
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Dyersburg State Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant
MidSouth Supportive Living
GED -
Hopeworks
Medical Assistance - Medical Assistance
Anthem career college
Certificate HHA - Home health aide
Linking employment , Abilities & Potential
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