Catherine Alexis Ireland
CNA II
Hobucken,NC
Summary
Result-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant II, with 10+ years of work experience. I am focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions Frequently praised as diligent by my peers, I can be relied upon to help coworkers in any situation. Described by superiors as caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Caregiver
Self-employed
Hobucken, NC
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Oversaw implementation and ongoing assessment of patient care plan.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Emergency Care CNA II
ECU Health
Washington, NC
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
CCHC Pamlico Medical Center
Bayboro, NC
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Preform patient initial workup interview and vitals
- Communicate with the provider to advocate for patient care
- Build rapport with patient's to ensure patient is receiving the best care available
- Prepare for minor surgeries and assist as needed.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
CNA II
Vidant Beaufort Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Administer direct patient care in a courteous, caringmanner, and performing any other duties deemednecessary to ensure optimal patient care, under thedirection and supervision of the registered nurse
- Interact with unit staff members, patients, patient's familymembers, and other departments to ensure the comfortand safety for all patients on the unit
- Perform skills approved by the North Carolina Board Of
- Nursing and as delegated by the licensed nurse on a client-by-client basis.
Personal Caregiver
Self-employed
Merritt, NC
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in clients condition to client's healthcare power of attorney
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands
- Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles
- Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle
- Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Attorney Steven E. Lacy
Bayboro, NC
04.2015 - 05.2019
- Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements
- Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
- Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files
- Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
Postal Carrier
Self-employed
Bayboro, NC
10.2010 - 12.2015
- Planned and cased mail in sequence of delivery for designated route.
- Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages, and ordered goods.
- Greeted customers and answered questions regarding mail pick up times, postal regulations, and delivery costs.
- Distributed mail to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately 200 customers per shift.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Followed Postal Service policies and procedures to maintain integrity of mail and protect customer information.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
PHLEBOTOMIST
East Carolina Internal Medicine
Pollocksville, NC
06.2005 - 10.2009
- Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies
- Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods
- Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Explain fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients
- Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
- Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use
- Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection
- Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels
- Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Education
A.A.S - Clinical Medical Assisting Candidate
A.A.S - Nursing
Jul 2019
Skills
- Client Documentation
- Progress Documentation
- First Aid and Safety
- Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Companionship
- Care Plan Management
- Medication Organization
- Care Plan Assessment
- Client Transportation
- Behavior Redirection
- Medication Organization
- Care Plan Assessment
- Client Transportation
- Behavior Redirection
- Time Management
- Case Management
- Compassionate Client Care
- Dietary Needs
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
Nursing Assistant II/Cert # 95355American Heart Association Basic LifeSupport/ Renewal date 5/2022
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Personal Caregiver - Self-employed
09.2022 - Current
Emergency Care CNA II - ECU Health
12.2021 - 09.2022
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CCHC Pamlico Medical Center
08.2020 - 09.2021
CNA II - Vidant Beaufort Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2020
Personal Caregiver - Self-employed
08.2019 - 03.2020
LEGAL ASSISTANT - Attorney Steven E. Lacy
04.2015 - 05.2019
Postal Carrier - Self-employed
10.2010 - 12.2015
PHLEBOTOMIST - East Carolina Internal Medicine
06.2005 - 10.2009
PAMLICO COMMUNITY COLLEGE - A.A.S, Clinical Medical Assisting Candidate
BEAUFORT COUNTY COMMUNITY - A.A.S, Nursing