WYKESHA L. SHARP
Atmore,Alabama
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Atmore Nursing Home, skilled in Alzheimer's and dementia care. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and implement infection control measures, enhancing patient safety and comfort. Adept at electronic charting and fostering teamwork, ensuring high-quality care for residents.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atmore Nursing Home
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care and progress in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe living environment for residents.
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
William F Green Veteran Home
Bay Minette, AL
10.2001 - 12.2007
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care and progress in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe living environment for residents.
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Century Nursing Home
Century, FL
02.2005 - 08.2006
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records accurately.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall health standards within the facility.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and best practices for resident care procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care plans were followed.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Jefferson Davis College
Brewton, ALPharmacy Technician
Remington College
Mobile, AL07.2006
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Faulkner State
Bay Minette, AL05.2004
Skills
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Geriatric care
- Blood glucose testing
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atmore Nursing Home
11.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Century Nursing Home
02.2005 - 08.2006
Certified Nursing Assistant
William F Green Veteran Home
10.2001 - 12.2007
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Jefferson Davis College
Pharmacy Technician
Remington College
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Faulkner State