Erin Souza
Stow,Ohio
Summary
Newly graduated nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Vitalia Active Adult Community, Care
North Olmsted, OH
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Residential Counselor
Saint Vincents STARR Program
Plymouth, MA
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears.
- Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive consequences of choices.
- Engaged in supportive intervention techniques to deescalate aggressive and hostile behavior of residents.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Home Health Aide
Sisters of Divine Providence
Kingston, MA
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
LPN Certificate - Practical Nursing
Central School of Practical Nursing
Independence, OH09.2022
High School Diploma -
Sturgis Charter Public School
Hyannis, MA06.2018
Skills
- IV Certified
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Intravenous Medications
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Charting and Reporting
Timeline
Caregiver
Vitalia Active Adult Community, Care
06.2021 - 06.2022
Residential Counselor
Saint Vincents STARR Program
10.2020 - 06.2021
Home Health Aide
Sisters of Divine Providence
11.2019 - 10.2020
LPN Certificate - Practical Nursing
Central School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Sturgis Charter Public School
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