Donna McFarlane
St. Cloud,FL
Summary
As a newly licensed nurse, I'm excited to share my skills of empathy, dependability and dedication to your organization. I've worked numerous aspects of health care in different positions, including patient care. I have over eighteen cumulative years of experience in healthcare which has fueled my desire for patient advocacy and commitment to service to expand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veterans Affairs
Saint Albans, NY
03.2015 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs. documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Our Lady of Consolation Nursing Home
West Islip, FL
05.2008 - 12.2015
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high quality support to meet needs
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Transported patients between rooms and appointment locations
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Paul's School of Nursing
Queens, NY08-2021
High School Diploma -
Dinthill Technical High School
Jamaica, West IndiesSkills
- Superb verbal and written communication
- Documentation
- Time management
- Organization and Prioritization
- Feeding Assistance
- Infection control
- Attention to detail
- Safety and Rehabilitation
- Emotional and Social support
- Linen replacement
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Acu check
- Bladder Scan
- CPRS
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Alzheimer's/Dementia & behavior experience
Certification
- Registered Nursing License 05/24
License number- 942028
- Certified Nursing Assistant License 10/06
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veterans Affairs
03.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Our Lady of Consolation Nursing Home
05.2008 - 12.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Paul's School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Dinthill Technical High School