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Sherifat E Idris

Chester,VA

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate healthcare professional with a proven track record of excellence in patient care and coordination, notably with self-employment. Leveraging vital signs monitoring and exceptional communication skills, I've enhanced patient satisfaction and efficiency. My dedication to continuous learning and teamwork has consistently improved care outcomes and operational productivity.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Tech

Self Employed
Chesterfield, VA
01.2021 - Current
  • Assisting in activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, transfers, and exercise.
  • Provided emotional support to clients and their families during difficult times, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
  • Promoted optimal nutrition by preparing meals according to each client, and assisted clients with meals when needed.
  • Assisted in coordinating clients' outings, doctors' appointments, managed transportation, and ensured follow-ups were scheduled.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.

Patient Transporter

CITA Croup LLC
Chesterfield, VA
04.2017 - 07.2019
  • Collaborated with the scheduling department to optimize routing efficiency, resulting in increased productivity and timeliness of patient transportation.
  • Coordinated patient transportation between facilities when necessary, maintaining clear communication with receiving hospitals regarding patient status updates, and estimated arrival times.
  • Improved overall efficiency by proactively communicating with dispatch to ensure clients arrive safely and on time for their appointments.
  • Improve overall emergency response through proactive communication with dispatch to ensure clients arrive early and safely to their appointments.
  • Coordinated patient transportation arrangements for those requiring assistance, ensuring timely arrivals and departures from appointments.

Cashier

Wal-Mart
Chesterfield, VA
09.2001 - 01.2016
  • Receiving cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
  • Balancing cash drawers at the beginning and end of the shift.
  • 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.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Collaborate effectively both independently and within a team environment by demonstrating respect, offering support, and assisting whenever necessary.
  • Demonstrated adaptability to new surroundings and operates efficiently in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time-management skills while managing multiple projects.

Manager

Lady Foot Locker
Charleston, WVA
03.1993 - 09.1998
  • Leadership skills involve inspiring and motivating team members, creating a vision, and guiding the team toward achieving goals.
  • Effective verbal and written communication is crucial for conveying information, providing feedback, and facilitating discussions.
  • Interpersonal skills involve establishing effective relationships with team members, understanding their needs, and managing conflicts.
  • The capacity to assess situations, evaluate alternatives, and make informed decisions efficiently and effectively.
  • Recognizing challenges, and conducting analysis to determine underlying causes.
  • The process of prioritizing tasks, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with deadlines is essential for effective organizational functioning.
  • The capacity to understand overarching perspectives, establish long-term objectives, and create strategic plans for their attainment.
  • Recognizing and regulating one's own emotions, along with demonstrating empathy towards others, is essential for cultivating a positive work environment.
  • In a professional environment, it is essential to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to new information or challenges, as well as the capacity to modify strategies and approaches accordingly.
  • Facilitating the development of team members through structured guidance, constructive feedback, and encouragement.

Education

Community Health Worker Care Management
Richmond, VA
01-2025

Associate of Business Administration
Charleston, WV
05-1994

Skills

  • Ability to work with a diverse population
  • Active listening
  • Attention to detail
  • Attention to people
  • Basic computer applications
  • Clear communication
  • Client satisfaction
  • Compassionate and trusting community members
  • Critical thinking
  • Cultural and ethnic competence
  • Decision making
  • Documentation
  • Effective communication
  • Emotional support
  • Empowering individuals to seek health care and support
  • Excellent communication
  • First Aid and CPR certification
  • Health promotion and disease prevention strategies
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Relationship building
  • Patient assistance
  • Document formatting and processing

Languages

Yoruba
Professional

Timeline

Patient Care Tech

Self Employed
01.2021 - Current

Patient Transporter

CITA Croup LLC
04.2017 - 07.2019

Cashier

Wal-Mart
09.2001 - 01.2016

Manager

Lady Foot Locker
03.1993 - 09.1998

Community Health Worker Care Management

Associate of Business Administration

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