Sherita Perry
Mobile,AL
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate Nursing staff member with 20+ years of CNA experience. Diligent about serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Aide
St. Joseph Hospice
Mobile, AL
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Trained new staff on caregiving protocols and best practices in hospice care.
- Implemented safety measures to enhance patient wellbeing during home visits.
Hospice Aide
Southern Care Hospice
Foley, AL
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Provided compassionate personal care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Supported emotional needs of patients and families through active listening and empathy.
CNA
Eastern Shore Rehab
Daphne, AL
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Facilitated patient grooming routines, including shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene practices.
- Recorded patient intake and dietary requirements to ensure accurate health assessments.
- Oversaw management and maintenance of patient rooms, shared living areas, and nursing stations.
- Facilitated collaboration among interdisciplinary healthcare teams to enhance patient care quality.
Hospice Aide
Comfort Care Hospice
Mobile, AL
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
- Emotionally supported grieving families by offering a listening ear, compassion and kindness.
- Provided assistance, which included bathing, grooming and dressing to terminally ill patients.
- Measured vital signs, recorded all data gathered and provided treatment assistance to nurses.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
CNA
Mobile Infirmary
Mobile, AL
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
- Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Hospice Aide
Wire Grass Hospice/Odyssey Healthcare/Gentiva Hospice
Mobile, AL
07.2009 - 08.2012
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and ensure comfort.
- Provided assistance, which included bathing, grooming and dressing to terminally ill patients.
- Used mobility devices and equipment to carefully and transport patients.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment to reduce risk of patient infection and contamination.
- Emotionally supported grieving families by offering a listening ear, compassion and kindness.
- Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing/Healthcare
Career Development Center
Bay Minette, ALDiploma - Physical Therapy Assistance
Education Direct/Penn Foster
Scranton, Pa (online)Skills
- Electronic charting
- General housekeeping ability
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Collecting vital signs
- Quality assurance controls
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Quick problem solver
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Organizational skills
- Patient relations
- Decision making
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Hospice Aide
St. Joseph Hospice
08.2024 - Current
Hospice Aide
Southern Care Hospice
06.2021 - 08.2024
CNA
Eastern Shore Rehab
02.2020 - 06.2021
Hospice Aide
Comfort Care Hospice
08.2015 - 12.2018
CNA
Mobile Infirmary
08.2012 - 08.2015
Hospice Aide
Wire Grass Hospice/Odyssey Healthcare/Gentiva Hospice
07.2009 - 08.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing/Healthcare
Career Development Center
Diploma - Physical Therapy Assistance
Education Direct/Penn Foster