Irelynn Dooley
Mechanicville
Summary
Professional with experience in patient care and support, demonstrating proficiency in assisting with activities of daily living and rehabilitative exercises. Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care, while adhering to safety and HIPAA compliance standards. Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, fostering strong relationships that contributed to improved patient outcomes. Maintained a clean and safe environment by following infection control protocols and monitoring patient conditions closely.
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Eddy Village Green
Cohoes
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Food Service Worker
Greenhouse salad
Saratoga
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
- Performed opening and closing duties as assigned by management.
- Replenished condiments at customer tables as needed.
Busser/Food Runner
The Ugly Rooster Cafe
Malta
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Bus and clean tables
- Assist waitresses
- Customer service
Ice Cream Server/Cashier
bubbles restaurant
Mechanicville
04.2020 - 11.2023
- Buss tables
- Cashier
- Customer service
- Ice cream room
- Wait tables
- Bag to go orders
- Assist waitresses
Education
Junior High School Education -
Mechanicville High School
Mechanicville, NY05.2025
Skills
- Busser
- Food Service
- Host/Hostess
- Serving Experience
- Customer service
- Problem management
- Time management
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation
- Cash handling
- Cash register
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Patient care
- Safety compliance
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate communication
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Problem-solving
- Physical stamina
- Emotional support
- Multitasking and organization
- Lifting and transferring
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Patient advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Critical thinking
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Active listening
- Patient relationship building
- Family support and assistance
- Bedside manner
Timeline
CNA
Eddy Village Green
10.2024 - Current
Food Service Worker
Greenhouse salad
07.2024 - Current
Busser/Food Runner
The Ugly Rooster Cafe
11.2023 - 06.2024
Ice Cream Server/Cashier
bubbles restaurant
04.2020 - 11.2023
Junior High School Education -
Mechanicville High School