Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
CUST
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Andreen Northam

New York,NY

Summary

Highly motivated and enthusiastic Certified Nursing Assistant eager to work in a healthcare setting. Passionate about providing personalized care to patients, focusing on comfort, safety, and patient dignity. Knowledge of human development theory gained from through coursework and internship. Discreet and confidential in all dealings with patients.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bio Security Specialist

Xprestest
10.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented security protocols to enhance workplace safety and compliance.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
  • Managed access control systems, ensuring proper authorization for facility entry and security monitoring.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in security procedures and emergency response.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to establish strong relationships, increasing the effectiveness of joint responses to incidents.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.

Governess & Elder Caregiver

DEBRA KARLSTEIN
09.2005 - Current
  • Instrumental in maintaining various aspects of childcare ensuring educational milestones are met, while ensuring a safe environment.
  • Supervising daily homework or acts as tutor for the children; perform general personnel functions, such as supervision, training, and scheduling.
  • Communicate with children’s parents about daily activities, behaviors and related issues and works closely with the parents to ensure the children are learning and growing.
  • Serving as a companion to elder parent; transporting client to and from appointments, errands and activities
  • Helped coordinate enjoyable activities for elder client, including game nights, concerts, movies, card tournaments, exercise classes and makeover sessions.
  • Remind and assist client with taking medications and provide grooming and dressing guidance including bathing.

Personal Care Assistant

HHA
06.2015 - 12.2017
  • Daily personal care routine for cancer patient; assisted with personal care, including bathroom functions, bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating for female client.
  • Accompanied doctors’ appointments and followed client’s prescribed healthcare plan, which included assisting with exercise and reminding and administering client’s medication.
  • Provided mobility assistance as required, for example helping the client in and out of bed, a chair, or a wheelchair.
  • Changing of bed linens and ensuring surrounding areas are kept clean. Observe and report any changes, complaints of patient to nurses. Provided companionship and emotional support and encouragement to perform necessary tasks throughout the day. Monitor to ensure no safety threats or any potential safety hazards.
  • "Thank you for the exceptional care you have shown my family over the years! There was never a day that I worried. Should you ever refer a reference, please do not hesitate to contact me." - Debra Karlstein

Education

High School Diploma & Equivalent - undefined

Old Harbour High School

Certified Nursing Assistant Program - undefined

Igbans Institution of Vocational Training Inc

Skills

  • Sanitation practices
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Patient safety and care
  • Effective communication skills

Certification

  • New York State Board of Heath Certificate
  • CPR and First Aide Certification expires: August 2021

CUST

  • Patient
  • Personable
  • Professional

Timeline

Bio Security Specialist

Xprestest
10.2024 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

HHA
06.2015 - 12.2017

Governess & Elder Caregiver

DEBRA KARLSTEIN
09.2005 - Current

High School Diploma & Equivalent - undefined

Old Harbour High School

Certified Nursing Assistant Program - undefined

Igbans Institution of Vocational Training Inc
Andreen Northam