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Karina Duffy

Columbus,NC

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with six years of experience providing attentive and personalized heartfelt care to elderly individuals, specializing in dementia care and end-of-life support. Proficient in medical management, staff coordination, and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and their families. Skilled in documentary production, project business management, and financial investments.

Overview

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Main Caregiver for my 96-Year-Old Mother
  • Provided comprehensive care including incontinence care, bathing, and assistance with transfers in and out of bed
  • Accompanied to multiple hospital visits, assisting medical professionals with relevant information
  • Managed dementia care and end-of-life support, including feeding, dietary needs, and wound care
  • Conducted vital sign checks and administered daily rehabilitation exercises
  • Managed a team of 8 caregivers, ensuring 24-hour coverage and conducting staff interviews and hiring for shift coverage
  • Oversaw Advance Directives, hospice management, and medical equipment procurement and maintenance
  • Managed medical insurance
  • Coordinated emergency response teams.

Volunteer Position

Local Care Facility, Ojai, California
  • Provided clinical expertise, leadership, and support to residents and staff
  • Acted as a liaison between families and the care facility.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.

Production Coordinator/ DIrector of Operations

Mindstorm Productions
  • Produced a global documentary on human connection across indigenous tribal cultures and countries
  • Managed a team of 25 production crew members, overseeing travel arrangements and expense budget
  • Hired all staff members for the production
  • Oversaw the production for the 1,000 hours of film footage plus handling all aspects of post production organization
  • Raised $1.7 million in financing for the production, managing investor relations.
  • Managed day-to-day tasks assigned by Production Manager and Director ensuring deadlines are met consistently.

Freelance Video Production Manager

Mindstorm Productions
  • Music video/Corporate, Weddings, Multi media Event Management
  • Coordinated post-production activities such as editing, dubbing, and sound mixing.
  • Researched relevant topics in order to develop content ideas for videos.
  • Supervised production crew on location shoots.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers related to video productions.
  • Directed, filmed, and edited videos for various projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business & Media -

Manchester University

Counseling Certification -

UK

Life and Business Coaching, Business/Finance Management -

WEV Institute

CPR Certification, TRM Trauma Resilience Model, Somatic Experiencing, Reiki, and Grief Therapy, End of life Care -

Child Trauma and Adoption Certifications, Foster Child Trauma Support Certifications -

Skills

  • Highly organized and outgoing professional with a friendly demeanor, a strong work ethic. Demonstrates honesty and dedication to achieving goals with a proactive 'get-it-done' attitude.
  • Strong organizational and managerial skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Time Management
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Care Plan Management
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Patient Companionship
  • Documentation and Reporting

Hobbies and Interests

  • Caring for others
  • Healing Modalities
  • Water sports
  • Horses
  • Skiing
  • Reading
  • Movies
  • Hiking

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Main Caregiver for my 96-Year-Old Mother

Volunteer Position

Local Care Facility, Ojai, California

Production Coordinator/ DIrector of Operations

Mindstorm Productions

Freelance Video Production Manager

Mindstorm Productions

Bachelor of Arts in Business & Media -

Manchester University

Counseling Certification -

UK

Life and Business Coaching, Business/Finance Management -

WEV Institute

CPR Certification, TRM Trauma Resilience Model, Somatic Experiencing, Reiki, and Grief Therapy, End of life Care -

Child Trauma and Adoption Certifications, Foster Child Trauma Support Certifications -

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