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Louise Novak

Poughquag,NY

Summary

Patient-focused CNA/HHA with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide empathetic support to patients and families.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Phlebotomist

Per Diem
08.2019 - Current
  • Collect blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, butterfly and straight needles.
  • Follow established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Putnam Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2017 - Current
  • Complete multiple rounds through 100+ bed facility to ensure safety of residents and reduce number of falls and injuries.
  • Facilitate activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding, hydration, safety, ambulation, etc.
  • Oversee and maintain patient rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Alert nursing staff to wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms, assisting RNs/LPNs with such, as needed.
  • Document activity and care in EMRs.

Personal Care Aide

Community Home Health Care
07.2016 - 08.2021
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients health status to case manager.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Noted vitals and behaviors.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed.

Education

Certification: Phlebotomy -

BOCES Adult Learning Institute
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2019

Certification: Nursing Assistant, HHA, PCA -

BOCES Adult Learning Institute
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.2019

Certification: Personal Care Aide -

Community Home Health Care
BOCES ALI - Poughkeepsie, NY
06.2016

Skills

  • CPR, BLS - renewed 10/29/24 (2 year)
  • Solid knowledge of medical terminology
  • Strong skills with computers and computer software

Timeline

Certified Phlebotomist

Per Diem
08.2019 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Putnam Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2017 - Current

Personal Care Aide

Community Home Health Care
07.2016 - 08.2021

Certification: Phlebotomy -

BOCES Adult Learning Institute

Certification: Nursing Assistant, HHA, PCA -

BOCES Adult Learning Institute

Certification: Personal Care Aide -

Community Home Health Care
Louise Novak