Marie-jeanne Merzius Christophe
110 Sw 6th Ave Delray Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate CNA with extensive experience at Paradise Home Care, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Demonstrated ability to foster supportive environments and enhance patient dignity through effective communication and active listening. Proven track record in emergency response and maintaining confidentiality, ensuring high-quality care and safety for all residents.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Paradise Home Care
- Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in medication administration under the supervision of licensed nurses, ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering a supportive and comforting environment.
- Educated families on care routines and resident needs, enhancing communication between caregivers and loved ones.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
CNA
# 1 Home Care
Housekeeping Aide
Hilton Garden Inn
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of guest rooms and common areas.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners and floor scrubbers.
- Replenished supplies such as toiletries, linens, and towels in guest rooms.
- Responded promptly to guest requests regarding housekeeping services.
- Conducted inspections to ensure adherence to cleanliness standards and protocols.
- Cleaned floors with sweeping, dusting, damp or wet mopping and disinfecting.
- Managed time effectively while prioritizing tasks based on urgency or importance, resulting in optimized productivity levels throughout each shift.
- Assisted housekeeping department with cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.
- Performed deep-cleaning tasks on a regular basis, ensuring the long-term preservation of hotel assets such as furniture and fixtures.
- Dusted and polished surfaces to achieve attractive shine.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently, resulting in improved overall performance.
- Assisted in training new hires on housekeeping standards and procedures, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
- Trained other staff members by physically demonstrating complex tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lycee
PetionvilleSkills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Basic life support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Emergency response
- Multitasking and organization
- Active listening
- Lifting and transferring
- Medication assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Patient lifting
- Direct patient care
- Supporting personal needs
- Responding to emergencies
- Light housekeeping
- Maintaining privacy
Timeline
Housekeeping Aide
Hilton Garden Inn
05.2017 - 09.2021
CNA
Paradise Home Care
CNA
# 1 Home Care
High School Diploma -
Lycee