ANNETTE RICHARDSON
Summary
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chestnut Hill Lodge
01.2015 - Current
- Providing basic patient care under the supervision of a nurse, encompassing activities like assisting with the daily living tasks, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a safe and clean environment
- Assisting with the Activities of Daily Living, Monitor and report all vital, and conditions of the resident, Provide emotional support for the patient and their families
- Answer calls light, assist with wound care, transporting patients to different areas and updating health records for Admission or Discharge
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Life Enrichment and Care Partner
Artis Senior Living
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Comprehensive life enrichment program in a retirement community to continue to develop on the five dimensions of wellness-emotional, social, spiritual, physical and educational
- Recognizing one's personal satisfaction and enrichment in one's life through work
- Assist the elderly, persons with disabilities with daily living activities at the person's home or in a care facility
- Duties performed housekeeping, making beds, laundry, washing dishes, preparation of meals and medication management
Personal Care Aide
Chelsea Senior Living
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Assist the elderly, persons with disabilities with daily living activities at the persons home or in a care facility
- Duties performed housekeeping, making beds, laundry, washing dishes, preparation of meals and medication management
Camp Counselor
Cheltenham Township Parks and Recreation
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Encourage participation in activities and fostering inclusiveness
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Plan and prepare daily snack, trips and activities
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
Personal Care Aide
Bethesda Court
12.2014 - 04.2016
- Assist the elderly, persons with disabilities with daily living activities at the persons home or in a care facility
- Duties performed housekeeping, making beds, laundry, washing dishes, preparation of meals and medication management
Sales Associate 1
Unique One Stop Shop
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Sanitation practices, POS system, cash register accurate change and balance of care drawer
- End of day procedure, deposits, sales reports, filing paperwork and closing store
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Operate machinery and equipment
Education
Certificate -
American Red Cross
Philadelphia, PA03-2019
Certificate - HealthCare
Eastern School of Technology
Willow Grove06-2014
High School Diploma -
Cheltenham High School
Cheltenham, PA06-2014
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Patient-focused care
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
Life Enrichment and Care Partner
Artis Senior Living
07.2019 - 07.2020
Personal Care Aide
Chelsea Senior Living
07.2018 - 06.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chestnut Hill Lodge
01.2015 - Current
Personal Care Aide
Bethesda Court
12.2014 - 04.2016
Camp Counselor
Cheltenham Township Parks and Recreation
06.2014 - 08.2016
Sales Associate 1
Unique One Stop Shop
08.2013 - 01.2015
Certificate -
American Red Cross
Certificate - HealthCare
Eastern School of Technology
High School Diploma -
Cheltenham High School
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