Marie Altidor
Lake Worth
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Morselife Tradition Assisted Living, adept at providing emotional support and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Skilled in vital sign assessment and patient care documentation, I excel in fostering positive patient relationships and ensuring confidentiality, while effectively managing time and addressing patient needs. Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
#1 Home Care
2023.01 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
Private Duty Nursing Assistant
Nursing Services of Palm Beach Home Care Agency
2020.01 - 2023.01
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in developing treatment plans for each patient.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessments of each patient's needs.
- Observed patient behavior and reported any changes to the supervising nurse.
- Provided companionship by engaging the patient in conversation or recreational activities.
- Maintained patient records by documenting treatments provided and observations made.
Nursing Assistant
Minor Care of West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach
2015.11 - 2020.01
- Have been taking care 10-15 patients.
- I took blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature.
- I used Mechanical lift to transfer patient from the bed to wheel chair and from wheel chair to the bed.
- Assist with ADL.
Nursing Assistant
Morselife Tradition Assisted Living and Memory Care
2017.02 - 2017.08
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Nursing Assistant
Carillon Nursing and Rehab
Huntington
2008.03 - 2015.01
- I had taken care of 15-20 patients.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
Nursing Assistant
Coral Bay by Seacrest
West Palm Beach
1999.01 - 2008.09
- I had taken care 12-18 patients.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
Education
Associate of Science - Register Nurse
Care Hope College
Jupiter, FL2019-09
Diploma - Medical Assistant Technician
Florida Career College
West Palm Beach, FL01.2004
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Academic for Practical Nursing
West Palm Beach01.1999
Skills
- Allied health skills
- CNA field knowledge
- CNA experience
- Customer relationship management
- Complaint resolution
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support provision
- Active listening
- Stress management
- Customer service
- Reading comprehension
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer proficiency
- Positive and professional
- Customer relations
- Call center experience
References
- Renee Saelfield, Carillon Nursing and Rehabilitation Human Resources, Huntington, NY, 11743, 631-271-5800
- Manor Care of West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, FL, 33409, 561-478-1800
- Morselife, 561-471-5111
Communication Skills
Performed duties in care of patients in nursing home under the direction of nursing staff. I answered signal lights, bells and intercom system to determine patients’ needs. Transported patients using wheelchair and assisted patients to work. Turned and repositioned to prevent bedsores. Serve and collect food trays and fed patients requiring help.
Certification
- Certified Nursing assistance
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
#1 Home Care
2023.01 - Current
Private Duty Nursing Assistant
Nursing Services of Palm Beach Home Care Agency
2020.01 - 2023.01
Nursing Assistant
Morselife Tradition Assisted Living and Memory Care
2017.02 - 2017.08
Nursing Assistant
Minor Care of West Palm Beach
2015.11 - 2020.01
Nursing Assistant
Carillon Nursing and Rehab
2008.03 - 2015.01
Nursing Assistant
Coral Bay by Seacrest
1999.01 - 2008.09
Associate of Science - Register Nurse
Care Hope College
Diploma - Medical Assistant Technician
Florida Career College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Academic for Practical Nursing