MARGARET CAUDILL
Punta Gorda
Summary
Compassionate Care Partner and Behavioral Health Technician with over four years of experience in residential and acute settings. Skilled in crisis intervention, clinical documentation, and de-escalation strategies. Focused on enhancing patient outcomes through support in daily living activities and maintaining organized environments, seeking entry-level LPN position for professional growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-Home Caregiver / Home Health Aide (HHA)
BrightStar Care of Venice and Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Provide ADL support, including bathing, dressing, and meals, along with positioning to enhance client independence.
- Support IADLs and safety within client homes through housekeeping, labor coordination, and pet care.
- Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to maintain welfare and continuity of care.
- Manage electronic records and documentation according to agency guidelines and compliance metrics.
- Implement specialized care protocols in alignment with Florida HHA regulatory standards.
Care Partner/ Personal Care Assistant
Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Care
Port Charlotte
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed comprehensive care for 15–30 residents in memory care and rehab units on the night shift.
- Provided overnight behavioral interventions and cognitive support, facilitating resident transitions for shift change.
- Ensured environment sanitization, infection control, and medical inventory management.
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Charlotte Behavioral Health Care
Punta Gorda
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Executed continuous safety surveillance and clinical monitoring for adult and adolescent populations within a 24/7 behavioral health and substance abuse crisis stabilization facility.
- Documented patient progress and behavioral trends at 15-minute intervals using the ObservSmart Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform, ensuring data integrity through supplementary manual records.
- Facilitated comprehensive intake and discharge protocols, including safety screenings, inventory management, and the collection of vital signs and diagnostic samples.
- Partnered with clinical and security teams to implement Handle With Care (HWC) de-escalation methods and physical safety protocols.
- Upheld stringent patient confidentiality requirements in compliance with HIPAA, 42-CFR, DCF, and CARF regulatory frameworks.
- (CSU)
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Right at Home of Englewood
Englewood
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided one-on-one private safety care, daytime leisure interaction, and overnight monitoring within domestic, facility, and acute hospital layouts.
- Assisted with ambulation mechanics and mobility equipment transfers (walkers, wheelchairs, gait belts) utilizing strict protective techniques to prevent falls.
- Authored daily narrative session updates mapping progress, behavioral adjustments, or urgent physiological changes to the supervising Registered Nurse.
Recreational Specialist
WellPath Recovery Solutions
Arcadia
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supervised resident cohorts and resident workers within the communal library, computer lab, and fitness facilities.
- Logged security exceptions and detailed behavioral incident reports directly to facility security and the Director of Recreational Services per facility policies.
- Dual-trained as a Residential Care Technician (RCT) to maintain unit security, monitor residents, and manage behaviors according to facility standards; deployed to resident living wings by the security department.
- Florida Civil Commitment Center
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Various Locations
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for diverse clients.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to children with autism across various settings, adapting techniques to meet individual needs.
- Applied principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis in daily instruction to enhance client engagement and learning.
- Monitored client progress and documented behavioral changes accurately.
- Tracked data and monitored progress towards student's goals and objectives to inform interventions.
- Utilized data collection methods to assess program effectiveness regularly.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client progress and strategies.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma (LPN) - Practical Nursing-LPN
Rasmussen University
Fort Myers06-2026
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing Degree- ADN(RN)
Rasmussen University
Fort Myers09-2024
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology (MSN-ABA)
Capella University
Remote03-2022
Bachelor of Science - Education Studies
University of New England
Biddeford, ME05-2019
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Care plan documentation
- Outpatient follow-up
- Crisis support
- Substance care needs
- Multidisciplinary planning
- Patient advocacy
- Therapeutic communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support Provider (BLS-AHA), 08/01/25-08/01/27
- Florida DCF Care/ Core Modules, HIV/AIDS Awareness,
- De-escalation (Handle With Care)- Lapsed 05/30/25
Timeline
In-Home Caregiver / Home Health Aide (HHA)
BrightStar Care of Venice and Port Charlotte
01.2025 - 06.2026
Care Partner/ Personal Care Assistant
Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Care
11.2024 - 01.2025
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Charlotte Behavioral Health Care
05.2023 - 11.2024
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Right at Home of Englewood
02.2023 - 04.2023
Recreational Specialist
WellPath Recovery Solutions
05.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Various Locations
04.2020 - 05.2022
Practical Nursing Diploma (LPN) - Practical Nursing-LPN
Rasmussen University
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing Degree- ADN(RN)
Rasmussen University
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology (MSN-ABA)
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Education Studies
University of New England