Sherry Rees
Hickory,NC
Summary
Dedicated home care provider with expertise in personalized care plans and compassionate support. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective communication and attention to detail.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Provider
Home Instead
Hickory, NC
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with family members and healthcare professionals.
- Monitored client health status, reporting changes to appropriate personnel promptly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing clients' quality of life.
Educator
Alexander County Schools
Taylorsville, NC
01.2003 - 07.2016
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance educational strategies and student support services.
- Implemented behavioral interventions, fostering a positive learning environment for students with special needs.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
- Provided training and mentorship to new educators on best practices in special education techniques.
Hospital Corpsman, HMC/USN
United States Navy
Gulfport, MS
05.1981 - 06.2003
- Administered first aid and emergency care to patients in diverse environments.
- Assisted medical personnel during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Managed patient records, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy of information.
- Trained junior corpsmen on clinical procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall safety standards within the facility.
- Led health education initiatives for service members, promoting wellness and preventive care.
- Conducted routine health screenings, identifying potential health issues early for intervention.
- Maintained detailed records of patients'' medical histories, exam findings, and treatment plans to facilitate efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Monitored vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Assisted in medical examinations, treatments and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations.
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective teamwork and open communication among colleagues across departments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices, ultimately elevating the quality of patient care provided.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, maintaining a sterile environment and managing surgical instruments with precision.
- Updated medical records in EMR system and double-checked data for accuracy.
- Streamlined clinic operations by assisting with scheduling appointments, managing patient flow, and coordinating follow-up care as needed.
- Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Performed phlebotomy services as needed, utilizing proper technique to minimize discomfort and maintain specimen integrity.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Education
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS08-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Career And Technical Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL08-1987
Associate of Science - General Studies
Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, GA12-1984
Skills
- Patient care
- Compassionate caregiving
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- Client documentation
- Behavior redirection
- Relationship building
- Home safety assessments
- Mobility assistance
- Patient assistance
- Recreational engagement
- Toileting assistance
- Cognitive behavioral support
- Personal hygiene support
- Fall prevention
- Light exercise assistance
- Community activities
- Feeding assistance
- Decision-making
- Bathing support
Timeline
Home Care Provider
Home Instead
03.2022 - 08.2023
Educator
Alexander County Schools
01.2003 - 07.2016
Hospital Corpsman, HMC/USN
United States Navy
05.1981 - 06.2003
Master of Science - Secondary Education
William Carey University
Bachelor of Arts - Career And Technical Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Associate of Science - General Studies
Georgia Military College