Carolyn Petska
Ord,NE
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Passionate about life, I find beauty in all things, big or small. Punctual, efficient, dependable.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Rose Lane Nursing Home
09.2019 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Promoted patient safety with thorough knowledge of medication interactions and contraindications.
- Assisted in the management of medication inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and minimizing waste.
- Provided training and mentoring for newly hired Certified Medication Aides, promoting a consistent level of quality care across all staff members.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
CNA
Rose Lane Nursing Home
09.2016 - Current
- Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
- Monitored fluid outputs, documented results and collected specimens for testing.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.
- Coordinated and ensured safe patient living environment and assisted with daily living activities.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered emotional support to patients and family members.
- Observed patient responses and input updates into the computer system.
- Established relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to promote patients' personal care plan goal achievement.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
Business Owner
Jamaican Me Tan
04.2014 - Current
- Monitored processes and procedures, making sure that they met all compliance regulations.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating the business.
- Coordinated between billing department and customers to resolve problems.
- Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
- Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays.
Mental Health Technician
Valley County Health System
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information.
- Transported patients to and from faciltiy.
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
- Schedule and manage patient appointments.
- Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Assistant Office Manager
Petska Backhoe & Plumbing
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking, and shipment receiving.
- Ordered all office supplies including ink cartridges, toner, and paper.
- Answered inquiries and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to ensure client satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean reception area, including lounge and associated areas.
Waitress
Snack Shop
09.2005 - 11.2010
- Offered enthusiastic and personable service to all customers.
- Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
- Swept, wrapped silverware and performed other tasks to help the dining room operate in an efficient manner.
- Relayed orders to bar and kitchen by quickly and accurately recording guest selections and keying them into the register.
- Routinely carried large loads of dishes to kitchen for washing.
Education
Medication Aide
Central Community College
Hastings, NE04.2021
Nursing Aid
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE2016
High School Diploma -
Loup City High School
Loup City, NE1987
Skills
- Dependable
- Good Work Ethic
- Quick Learner
- Organized
- Efficient
- Leader
- Personable
- Mentor
- Punctual
- Enthusiastic
- Qualified in patient transport
- Logs management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication Dispensing
- Ingestion instruction
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Rose Lane Nursing Home
09.2019 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Valley County Health System
09.2018 - 09.2019
CNA
Rose Lane Nursing Home
09.2016 - Current
Assistant Office Manager
Petska Backhoe & Plumbing
08.2015 - 09.2016
Business Owner
Jamaican Me Tan
04.2014 - Current
Waitress
Snack Shop
09.2005 - 11.2010
Medication Aide
Central Community College
Nursing Aid
Central Community College
High School Diploma -
Loup City High School
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