Monica Plesums
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Courteous professional with substantial experience in caregiving industry. Skilled at monitoring client vitals, conducting light housekeeping and providing personal care. Communicative and responsive individual with over three years of experience. Highly requested caregiver at home health care company.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Aide
Lifespark
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
01.2021 - Current
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of clients houses.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Used charting software to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maple Ridge Care Center
Minneapolis, MN
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Cared for upwards of 20+ residents at a time in an assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Pharmacy Storeclerk
Red Cross Pharmacy
Spooner, WI
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Helped hundreds of customers complete purchases of prescriptions.
- Enforced compliance with state and local laws regarding regulated products such as prescription drugs, over-the-counter items with purchase limits, and tobacco products daily.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Wisconsin - Barron County
Rice Lake, WIHigh School Diploma -
Spooner High School
Spooner, WI05.2019
Skills
- Household Cleaning
- Physical Stamina
- Supportive Personality
- Critical Thinking
- Caring Companionship
- Clear Communication
- Decision Making
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Diet and Nutrition
- Client Records Management
- CPR Certification
- Bedside Care
- Patient Ambulation
- Emergency Response
- Accurate in Following Orders
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
Timeline
Personal Care Aide
Lifespark
01.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maple Ridge Care Center
03.2019 - 08.2020
Pharmacy Storeclerk
Red Cross Pharmacy
09.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Wisconsin - Barron County
High School Diploma -
Spooner High School