Marie Carmelle Fenelus
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Private Duty
02.2022 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
CNA
South Florida Nursing
01.1995 - 04.2020
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
CNA
Mederi Caretenders
02.1993 - 02.1995
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
No Degree - LPN-Certification
Nursing School
Fort Lauderdale, FL01.2010
High School Diploma -
Luce Petion
Port-au-Prince, Haiti05.1980
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient Lifting
- End of life care
- Patient-focused care
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Ambulation Assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Supporting personal needs
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
- Light Housekeeping
- Inpatient Care
- Adaptable
- Patient Assessments
- Preparing meals
- Indirect Patient Care
- Reliable transportation
- Medical Records Management
- Feeding assistance expert
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Time Management
- Vital signs
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
CNA
Private Duty
02.2022 - 02.2024
CNA
South Florida Nursing
01.1995 - 04.2020
CNA
Mederi Caretenders
02.1993 - 02.1995
No Degree - LPN-Certification
Nursing School
High School Diploma -
Luce Petion