Linda Kinsman
Zephyrhills,FL
Summary
Accommodating Private Duty Nurse offering 3 year background rendering professional home nursing care to assess, develop, implement and evaluate needs of assigned patients. Skillful in educating and advising patients and families on treatment programs. Commended for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction in Zephyrhills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Private duty Nurse
Mikel Snedeker
Zephyrhills, FL
01.2019 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth and development to construct treatment plan.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Administered medications and treatment to patient and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Private duty caretaker/CNA
Faran Snedeker
Zephyrhills, FL
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Private Home Care Assistant
Renee Stout
Dade City, FL
11.2011 - 05.2014
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Private Home Care Assistant
Dempsey Webb
Dade City, FL
01.2011 - 02.2011
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patient's health status to the case manager.
- Turned and positioned to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns for State appointed Guardian
Activities Assistant
Zephyr Haven Health and Rehab
Zephyrhills, Florida
01.2008 - 01.2011
- To help in the daily lives of residents such as having beauty time, painting nails, making the patients feel like they are home, helping them with shopping, and entertaining by having a movie night, we had Alice in
- Wonderland tea party for the entire nursing home, karaoke night where we were Dolly Pardon and Kenny Rogers we would make and serve a special breakfast every Friday, organized a Gong Show talent for the staff and residents to participate in
- I made the schedules for our department and operated within our budget or below.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Zephyrhills Health and Rehab
Zephyrhills, Florida
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 120-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Medical Assistant
EPMC/ Pediatric Partners
Zephyrhills, Florida
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Kept medical supplies insufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones, and filing
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Jersey College of Nursing
Brandon, Fl06.2019
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Diet and Nutrition
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Active Listening
- Procedure Explanation
- Direct Supervision
Timeline
Private duty Nurse
Mikel Snedeker
01.2019 - Current
Private duty caretaker/CNA
Faran Snedeker
06.2017 - 01.2019
Private Home Care Assistant
Renee Stout
11.2011 - 05.2014
Private Home Care Assistant
Dempsey Webb
01.2011 - 02.2011
Activities Assistant
Zephyr Haven Health and Rehab
01.2008 - 01.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Zephyrhills Health and Rehab
01.2007 - 01.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Medical Assistant
EPMC/ Pediatric Partners
01.1995 - 01.1998
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Jersey College of Nursing
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