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Open to workDesired start date: 2 weeks notice
Desired Job Title
Family CaregiverLicensed Practical NurseWork Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Covington, US
Open to relocation: Yes
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Colleen Coleman
Covington
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with experience in geriatric care, medication administration, and wound management with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Eager to leverage skills to improve resident satisfaction and overall care quality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Unit Server
Christwood Retirement Community
06.2023 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service to residents, enhancing dining experience and satisfaction.
- Managed order accuracy and timely delivery of meals in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with menu planning and special dietary needs, ensuring resident preferences were met.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain efficient workflow during peak meal times.
- Created desserts, cocktails and lemonades for residents with my own recipes to make every day feel special.
Pastry Chef
St Anthony's Gardens
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed successful catering events by designing custom dessert menus tailored to specific client preferences.
- Consistently met tight deadlines for special orders, ensuring quality of goods and resident's delight.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
- Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments of dining, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events.
Assistant Manager/Rockstar Grill Operator
Waffle House Restaurant
06.2015 - 11.2021
- Managed high-level and fast paced dining experience from the 9 pm to 7 am shift.
- Assisted Unit Manager in delegation of tasks throughout the unit and resolving schedule issues with employees to cover shifts.
- Mentored and helped create multiple great cooks and servers.
- Climbed the ladder from Server to Cook, then Master grill operator, then Rockstar grill operator, to assistant manager, and was an invaluable part in any team.
Family Caregiver
Private Residence
2007 - Current
- Provided long-term in-home medical care for a patient with complex health needs
- Managed and maintained negative pressure wound therapy (wound VAC) systems
- Operated intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices for circulatory support
- Performed daily sterile and non-sterile dressing changes and wound monitoring
- Assisted with medication management, scheduling, and adherence
- Monitored for signs of infection, complications, and changes in condition
- Coordinated aspects of care and maintained a safe, sanitary care environment
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Delta College of Technology And Arts
Covington, LA02-2026
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound management
- Geriatric care
- Clinical documentation
Accomplishments
- Managed complex in-home medical care independently over multiple years
- Maintained proper function of negative pressure wound therapy (wound VAC) system without complication
- Performed consistent wound care and dressing changes with strong infection-prevention practices
- Supported circulation therapy through regular use of intermittent pneumatic compression devices
Certification
Practical Nursing License
Certification of Dementia Handling by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
First Aid/CPR license
Food Handler's License
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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