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HOMEMAKER
Professional Summary
Energetic Nurse Aide with 4 years of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations.
Sincere Nurse Aide offering superior skills in patient needs assessment and healthcare team collaboration. Passionate multi-tasker dedicated to supporting team objectives to facilitate top-quality care. Well-versed in monitoring and noting vital signs, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas and assisting with personal hygiene tasks such as toileting and grooming. Compassionate professional certified in personal hygiene and companionship.
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Work History
Homemaker06/2004 to Current
Accurate Home Care – Albertville , MN
Accurate Home Care – Albertville , MN
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Completed all home cleaning tasks, including dusting, washing dishes, laundry and vacuuming.
- Placed and removed protective devices such as bedside rails and hand restraints to prevent patient injury during treatment.
- Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Used wheelchairs and medical equipment to assist with patient ambulation in room, hallways and bathroom.
- Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Scheduled and accompanied client to medical appointments.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Collaborated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Veterinary Technician08/2019 to 03/2020
Brown University – Providence , RI
Brown University – Providence , RI
- Developed and facilitated community classes to provide information for pet owners while building hospital's reputation.
- Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.
- Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
- Administered oral and injectable medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
- Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information.
- Processed financial transactions for clients.
- Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
- Lifted dogs of varying weights and breeds for surgical and treatment services on daily basis.
- Euthanized terminally ill patients.
- Worked 10 to 12 hour shifts with oversight of numerous animals in kennels or holding pens.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal, and heartworm test logs.
- Removed partially exposed foreign objects from skin and feet.
- Analyzed bloodwork and sample results using IDEXX to diagnose diseases and conditions.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Fed, walked and bathed animals.
- Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
CNA01/2018 to 01/2019
Country Meadows Retirement Communities – Easton , PA
Country Meadows Retirement Communities – Easton , PA
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep charge nurses informed of changes.
- Cared for average of 10 to 14 patients per 12 hours in long term care facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Education
Associate of Science: NursingExpected in 05/2021Howard College-
City,
State
GED06/2008Sikeston Sr. High School-
City,
State
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School Attended
- Howard College
- Sikeston Sr. High School
Job Titles Held:
- Homemaker
- Veterinary Technician
- CNA
Degrees
- Associate of Science : Nursing Expected in 05/2021
GED 06/2008
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