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Barbara Garrett

Summary

Have been caring for the needs of a toddler approximately four days a week for the past three years.​Formally Certified Nursing Assistant with excellent communication skills and 12 years expertise in geriatric care.
 Provided personal home care to intellectually disabled individual for nearly five years.  Provided daily living assistance to individuals with Cerebral Palsy and Multiple Sclerosis. 

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Green Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Gettysburg, PA
03.2003 - 12.2012
 Delegated staff nurse duties. ​Trained 10 staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.  Experienced with transferring individuals using lifts while establishing body weight.​Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients. ​Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift. Frequently commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.

Certified Nurses Assistant

Brethren Home
Cross Keys, PA
04.2000 - 03.2003
 Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.  Trained staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.  Ensured HIPAA compliance.  Monitored patients with acute conditions.  Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift.  Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.  Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.  

Senior Resident Advisor

Susquehanna Developmental Services
Harrisburg, PA
05.1997 - 12.1999
 Aided intellectually disabled individuals in a home environment.   Administered prescribed medications. Frequently commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.  Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.  Created and maintained all absentee calendars, agency nurse schedules and staff meeting minutes.  Organized, updated and maintained monthly progress reports. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of a nursing team.

Resident Advisor

A. Michael St. Peter Center
York, PA
04.1995 - 03.1997
 Guided intellectually disabled individuals in daily living skills. 
 Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of a nursing team covering.   Provided transportation for outings, doctor's appointments and workshops. Ensured HIPAA compliance.  Processed monthly reports for department performance.

Skills

  • Strong medical ethics
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Accommodating
  • Assisted with ADL's
  • Executed monthly progress reports
  • Problem resolution ability
  • Talent in obtaining/ charting vital signs

Accomplishments

Patient Care
  • Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
  • Successfully provided quality care to elderly patients in nursing care environment.
  • Carefully provided Active Assistive Range of Motion.
Documentation
  • Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Training
  • Was promoted to mentoring new hires.
Clinical Skills
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity and blood pressure in response to medical administration.
Living Assistance
  • Helped patients by serving meals, feeding as necessary, ambulating, turning, positioning in bed, and personal hygiene.
​​OSHA Compliance
  • Properly disposed of daily biohazard waste in compliance with federal and local regulations.
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Timeline

CNA

Green Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2003 - 12.2012

Certified Nurses Assistant

Brethren Home
04.2000 - 03.2003

Senior Resident Advisor

Susquehanna Developmental Services
05.1997 - 12.1999

Resident Advisor

A. Michael St. Peter Center
04.1995 - 03.1997

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