Makenna O'Connell
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Professional caregiver with extensive experience in providing compassionate and reliable support. Adept at assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring adaptability to changing needs. Known for empathy, patience, and strong communication skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Private Home Care Duty
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Supported needs of residents under long-term care.
Care Attendant
Cassia / Park View Assisted Living
12.2022 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust through empathetic listening and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes in the health status of patients to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, enabling them to maintain their dignity and selfesteem.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN05-2027
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Dependable and responsible
- CPR certification
Timeline
PCA
Private Home Care Duty
11.2023 - Current
Care Attendant
Cassia / Park View Assisted Living
12.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Catherine University
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