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Work History
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Sherrise Patterson

POTTSTOWN,Pennsylvania

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care across diverse healthcare environments. Proficient in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining accurate patient records. Strong ability to foster relationships with patients and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Proven success in enhancing patient comfort and safety through dedicated, empathetic care.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Eshyft Nursing
Philadelphia, PA
09.2015 - Current
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed when caring for patients at home or during travel assignments.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living such as toileting, grooming, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene, including bathing and dressing.
  • Reported any changes in patient's condition or unusual symptoms to the nursing staff.
  • Observed patient behavior for indications of pain and reported it to medical staff immediately.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

Certified Nursing Assistant

IntelyCare
Philadelphia, PA
01.2010 - Current
  • Traveling to different nursing facilities and private home settings, performing my duties as a certified nursing assistant
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kadima Healthcare Center
Pottstown, PA
10.2023 - 04.2025
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.

Certified Nursing Assistant /Central Supply Clerk

Phoenix Center Rehabilitation
Phoenixville, PA
10.2018 - 03.2023
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted with the ordering process by verifying stock levels and placing orders with vendors as needed.
  • Organized, labeled and stored supplies in designated areas.
  • Delivered requested materials to appropriate departments within established timelines.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Delaware Valley Veterans Home
Philadelphia, PA
02.2015 - 11.2019
  • Taking care of Veterans in Long Term Care.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Garden Spring Center
Philadelphia, PA
07.2014 - 06.2018
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Certified Nursing Assistant /Certified Medication Aide

Sunrise Senior Living Center
Bluebell, PA
09.2007 - 08.2010
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Assisted with the storage, distribution, and management of medication inventory to ensure availability.
  • Administered prescribed medications to patients and maintained related medical records under supervision.
  • Assisted in updating patient care plans with medication changes and observations.
  • Prepared and administered oral, topical, and injectable medications as directed by healthcare providers.
  • Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
  • Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patients orally, topically, or through inhalation.
  • Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Maplewood Manor
Philadelphia, PA
02.2005 - 04.2007
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.

Certified Nursing Assistant

York Nursing And Rehabilitation
Philadelphia, PA
10.2003 - 03.2005
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.

Education

Emergency Medical Technician -

JEFF STAT
Philadelphia, PA
10-2012

Certified Medication Technician -

Sunrise Senior Living
Kennett Square, PA
05-2007

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -

M.S.T.B Nursing School
Philadelphia, PA
10-2003

Multi Skill Technician -

Star Technical Institute
Stratford, NJ
01-1998

GED -

Trinton Adult High School
Gloucester City, NJ
05-1996

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Electronic charting
  • Daily living assistance
  • Infection control
  • Patient documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Comfort care
  • Safety protocols
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Positioning patients
  • Recording vital signs
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Transporting patients
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Infection control procedures
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient care and safety
  • Basic life support
  • Call light response
  • Willingness to learn
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • CNA certification
  • Direct patient care
  • Charting accuracy

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Aide
  • BLS(CPR & AED Certified
  • Certified Medication Techician

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kadima Healthcare Center
10.2023 - 04.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant /Central Supply Clerk

Phoenix Center Rehabilitation
10.2018 - 03.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Eshyft Nursing
09.2015 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Delaware Valley Veterans Home
02.2015 - 11.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Garden Spring Center
07.2014 - 06.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

IntelyCare
01.2010 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant /Certified Medication Aide

Sunrise Senior Living Center
09.2007 - 08.2010

Certified Nursing Assistant

Maplewood Manor
02.2005 - 04.2007

Certified Nursing Assistant

York Nursing And Rehabilitation
10.2003 - 03.2005

Emergency Medical Technician -

JEFF STAT

Certified Medication Technician -

Sunrise Senior Living

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -

M.S.T.B Nursing School

Multi Skill Technician -

Star Technical Institute

GED -

Trinton Adult High School

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