SHIRLEY D THORPE
Durham,NC
Summary
Dynamic Certified Nursing Assistant with proven leadership at Heartland Hospice, enhancing team productivity and improving patient care quality. Skilled in recording vital signs and ensuring HIPAA compliance, I excel in delivering compassionate support while maintaining safety regulations. Committed to efficiency improvement and fostering a reliable team environment.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel/CNA
Heartland Hospice
Raleigh, NC
10.2024 - Current
- Led projects with budgets over $1M
- Designed blueprints that improved efficiency by 20%
- Managed team of 25 workers, boosting productivity
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
White Oak Manor
Burlington NC
6 2017 - 08.2024
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Supported needs of 100+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carolina Meadows
Chapel Hill, NC
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Supported needs of 150+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heart2Hand Staffing
Burlington, NC
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Supported needs of 50+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Management
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL04-2014
High School Diploma -
Louisburg High School
Louisburg, NC06-1987
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Documenting behaviors
- Direct patient care
- Reliable team player
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient assessments
- Safety Regulations
- Material Procurement
- Efficiency Improvement
- Deadline Management
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Travel/CNA
Heartland Hospice
10.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carolina Meadows
02.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heart2Hand Staffing
01.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
White Oak Manor
6 2017 - 08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Management
Ultimate Medical Academy
High School Diploma -
Louisburg High School