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Marie Paul

Queens Village,NY

Summary

Compassionate and responsible Certified Nursing Assistant with over 8 years of experience providing quality care in hospital, assisted living, and home healthcare environments. Adept at supporting patients with a wide range of disabilities, illnesses, and physical or cognitive challenges. Recognized for excellent communication, patient advocacy, and the ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
03.2025 - Current
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hamilton Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards

Home Health Caregiver

Affinity Care Network
01.2021 - 11.2024

• Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises.

• Followed patient care plan directives as recommended or instructed by the nurse

• Performed regular homemaking chores, such as doing dishes, sweeping and mopping floors, doing laundry, & cleaning

• Ensured safe,healthy,clean,and uplifting patient

• Toileting including the use of the urinal, bedpan, commode, assistance with ostomy appliances.

• Cleaning equipment used by the patient

• Running errands

• Grooming, including care of hair, shaving and care of the nails, teeth, and mouth.

• Bathing of patients in the bed, dressing.

• Performed personal care services, provided

• Assisted patients with activities of daily living

• Observed, assessed, and reported changes in patients.

  • Continuously expanded caregiving knowledge by attending professional development workshops and staying informed about relevant industry trends.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.

Home Health Caregiver

Concierge Home Care
02.2021 - 08.2023
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
  • Coordinated efficient patient transport to scheduled engagements, promoting consistent involvement in external routines.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
  • Administered prescribed medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Implemented effective strategies for addressing behavioral issues related to dementia or other cognitive impairments.
  • Conducted regular assessments of patients'' conditions, updating care plans as necessary.

Home Health Aide

Select Speciality Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.

Home Health Aide

Guardian Angels Home Care
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.

Call Center Customer Service Representative

Teleperformance
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Managed a high volume of calls daily, maintaining composure under pressure while providing exceptional service.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by simultaneously handling multiple tasks such as navigating systems, taking notes on calls, and answering inquiries from clients.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.

Education

Lake Worth High School
Lake Worth, FL
06.2017

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Basic life support
  • Empathy & Compassion
  • Handling long shifts with physical labor (lifting, walking, standing)
  • Use of PPE (gloves, masks, gowns)
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Patience
  • Teamwork
  • Vital Signs Monitoring

Certification

CPR/ BLS

CNA Certification

HHA Certification

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
03.2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hamilton Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2025 - 07.2025

Home Health Caregiver

Concierge Home Care
02.2021 - 08.2023

Home Health Caregiver

Affinity Care Network
01.2021 - 11.2024

Home Health Aide

Select Speciality Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2021

Home Health Aide

Guardian Angels Home Care
01.2017 - 07.2019

Call Center Customer Service Representative

Teleperformance
01.2016 - 12.2018

Lake Worth High School
Marie Paul