Sherrell Jackson
Healthcare Professional
Irvington,NJ
Summary
Highly skilled, compassionate medical professional with 10+ years of experience in the healthcare industry. Committed to patient recovery and wellness, administering customized care plans with management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Home Health Aide
SherCare Senior Services
Basking Ridge, NJ
06.2023 - Current
- Improve patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.
- Assist clients with daily living activities, enhance their quality of life by promoting independence.
- Maintain client safety by closely monitoring their health status and promptly report any concerns or changes in condition to the charge nurse
- Administer prescribed medications to clients as directed, ensure proper dosage and adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborate with the supervising nurse and family to develop personalized care plans, optimizing client outcomes and satisfaction. As well as educate family members on patient care techniques.
Paraprofessional Aide
Jump Ahead Pediatrics
Livingston, NJ
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Enhanced student comprehension by providing one-on-one support and carefully tailored instruction methods.
- Assisted teachers in managing classroom behavior, contributing to a focused and positive learning environment.
- Improved student engagement through the use of hands-on activities and real-world examples relevant to their lives.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop individualized learning plans for students with unique needs.
Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Assisted Living
Wayne, NJ
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Supported needs of 75+ residents under long-term care.
Phlebotomist/COVID-19 Tester
Sunrise Group of Companies
Irvington, NJ
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Obtain variety of blood samples for medical testing through venipuncture using straight and butterfly needles.
- Coordinate off-site testing for high volume of daily patient samples in various assisted living facilities and other sites
- Deliver quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Collect and prepare nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
- Maintain cleanliness of testing booth and testing materials to comply with CDC guidelines.
COVID-19 Screener
Bookdale Wayne Senior Living
Wayne, NJ
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Screen employees and visitors using specific protocol and non-contact infrared thermometers.
- Ask required screening questions
- Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and sample collection using proper swabbing technique.
- Communicate professionally to explain COVID-19 screening procedures to staff members and visitors.
- Inventory and document PPE supplies.
Community Service Coordinator
Progressive Health of Pa
Milford, Pa
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Provide client centered services for people living with brain injuries.
- Work with 1-3 adults per shift in a non institutional direct care settings in company owned homes or apartments.
- Establish and maintain contacts with healthcare professionals for purposes of supporting client care and advocating on their behalf.
- Medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Document client progress in charts and logbooks.
Paraprofessional
Newark Educators' Community Charter School
Newark, NJ
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Supply one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Apply positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offer students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Support students in developing strategies for individual and group learning.
- Tutor and support students individually and in groups by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Senior Counselor
Our House Inc
New Providence, NJ
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Train and supervise residents in the development and enhancement of independent living skills to foster growth and independence per individual service plans
- Record, monitor, and review Individual Service Plans/Residential Habilitation Plans for assigned caseload
- Maintain all medical, financial, and program records for assigned caseload
- Act as shift leader when on duty and model behavior for Residential Counselors
- Improved team collaboration through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
Donor Center Technician
Community Blood Service
Montvale, NJ
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Perform phlebotomy and collect blood from donors according to standard operating procedure.
- Collect blood using automated instruments.
- Determine donor eligibility based on the results of the donor interview and physical process.
- Clean and sterilize lab area, tools and equipment.
- Follow strict aseptic techniques to protect patients when collecting blood and tissue samples.
- Increased donor satisfaction with thorough pre-donation screenings, ensuring eligibility and minimizing risks.
- Contributed to increased donation rates by effectively educating donors on the importance of regular donations.
Support Leader
Community Access Unlimited
Elizabeth, NJ
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Supervised staff including part time overnight and subs for the day to day operation
- Ensured that all staff are scheduled and trained in medication administration
- Ensured that all staff are following medication policies, monitor the over the counter medication box, refill and stock medication
- Accompanied member on and advocate during appointment
- Scheduled follow up appointments in a timely manner and make sure that all medical needs are met
- Led a team of support professionals, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for success.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Angels Touch Mobile Phlebotomy
Newark, NJ
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Obtain a variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Label blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
- Requisition, transport, and process specimens properly.
- Enhanced patient comfort by maintaining a calm and professional demeanor during blood draw procedures.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and answering questions about the phlebotomy process.
Site Manager
Our House Inc
New Providence, NJ
05.2012 - 04.2014
- Train and supervise residents in the development and enhancement of independent living skills in major areas such as recreational and social skills.
- Supervise the administration of resident medication in accordance with medication procedures.
- Serve as program on-call for the group home staffing and program issues.
- Train and conduct program orientation, delegate assignments and monitor job performance.
- Monitored, coached, and supervised team of 10 employees.
- Enhanced project efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures for site management tasks.
Education
Certified Home Health Aide
Home Care Options
Wayne, NJCertificate - Phlebotomy
Career Star Academy
Clifton NJCertificate of Completion - License Practical Nurse
New Community Corporation
Newark, NJSkills
- Medication administration
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Collaboration
- Leader and Management Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy
- Hospice Care
- In Home Care
Timeline
Certified Home Health Aide
SherCare Senior Services
06.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional Aide
Jump Ahead Pediatrics
11.2022 - 06.2023
Phlebotomist/COVID-19 Tester
Sunrise Group of Companies
11.2021 - 02.2022
Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Assisted Living
02.2021 - 05.2023
COVID-19 Screener
Bookdale Wayne Senior Living
01.2021 - 11.2021
Community Service Coordinator
Progressive Health of Pa
03.2019 - 03.2020
Paraprofessional
Newark Educators' Community Charter School
09.2018 - 02.2019
Senior Counselor
Our House Inc
05.2017 - 02.2018
Donor Center Technician
Community Blood Service
05.2016 - 07.2017
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Angels Touch Mobile Phlebotomy
05.2015 - 05.2016
Support Leader
Community Access Unlimited
05.2014 - 06.2016
Site Manager
Our House Inc
05.2012 - 04.2014
Certified Home Health Aide
Home Care Options
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Career Star Academy
Certificate of Completion - License Practical Nurse
New Community Corporation