Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Elma Burdine

Tyler,TX

Summary

A Little Bit About Myself I Have Been A Caregiver Since I Was 18 Yrs Old & Now Im 66 Yrs Old & Still Loving What I Do, I Am A Experienced In private duty caregiver & Certified Nursing Assistant skilled in providing compassionate support and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Adept at assisting with daily living activities, fostering independence, and ensuring effective communication with families to enhance client well-being. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Duty Caregiver

For Ms. Mary Taylor Phone#:(214)434-9879
5880 Barnel St
03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted with light house cleaning for patient
  • Assist's with taking patient to where she have to go , such as Dr. Appointments , Grocery Store Runs , & Shopping .
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Private Duty Caregiver

For Ms. Carol Burns Phone#: (412)512-8370
1316 Villapaloma Blvd. Little Elm Tx, 75068
01.2020 - 06.2024
  • Provided personalized care and companionship to enhance client well-being and quality of life.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring dignity and comfort for the client.
  • Developed and maintained effective communication with family members regarding care progress.
  • Implemented routine safety checks to ensure a secure living environment for the client.
  • Assist Her With Bathing & Grooming
  • Assist With Preparing Breakfast & Lunch .
  • Running errands to the store to get what's needed .
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and hazard-free environment to ensure client safety at home.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Prestonwood Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
2460 Marsh Ln. Plano Tx, 75093
02.2019 - 03.2023
  • 7Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and well-being.
  • Monitored vital signs, ensuring timely reporting of changes to nursing staff.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to continuity of care.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.

Supported needs of (214)731-5955 residents under long-term care.

CNA

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
2625 Garland Rd. Garland Tx, 75044
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Administered daily personal care routines, ensuring comfort and dignity for residents.
  • Assisted with mobility and transfers, promoting independence among patients.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living spaces, adhering to health regulations.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assist Your Co-workers as needed .
  • Answered Call Lights For Colleagues as needed.

CNA

The Plaza At Edgemere
8523 Thackery St Dallas Tx 75225
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
  • 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.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

L.G Pinkston
Dallas TX
05.1978

Skills

  • Bathing assistance
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • First aid and safety
  • Grooming assistance
  • Wound Care
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Daily living assistance
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Communication skills
  • Strong ethics
  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Compassionate communication
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Hoyer lifting equipment , Gate Belt
  • [English fluency
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Private Duty Caregiver

For Ms. Mary Taylor Phone#:(214)434-9879
03.2023 - 10.2024

Private Duty Caregiver

For Ms. Carol Burns Phone#: (412)512-8370
01.2020 - 06.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Prestonwood Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
02.2019 - 03.2023

CNA

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
05.2017 - 04.2018

CNA

The Plaza At Edgemere
08.2015 - 05.2017

High School Diploma -

L.G Pinkston