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MEL SWINNEY

Clovis,California

Summary

Recent graduate from Fresno City College. Eager to refine skills and gain experience in a hospital setting establishing care plans, compassionately implementing care, and educating patients and families. Hardworking and reliable Nurse Extern at CRMC August 2022 -December 2022 with strong ability in urinary catheter insertion, starting IV, and medication administration safety.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Select Home Care
12.2010 - 09.2020
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feedings when necessary.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Care of clients on hospice during end of life. Recognized by family in client obituary for excellent and compassionate care.
  • Assisted with funeral arrangements and attended funerals in support of loved ones during time of grieving.

Caregiver

Home Caregiver Services
Fresno/Clovis
02.2008 - 10.2010
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided bed bath and bedding changes for immobile client.
  • Provided incontinence care.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate.
  • Blood sugar checks and medication reminders.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
12-2023

Associate in Science -

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
12-2019

Skills

  • Chart updating
  • Supply Restocking
  • ADL Assistance
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Diabetes management
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Collecting vitals
  • Patient Discharge
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Compassion and Empathy

Personal Information

Marital Status: Married to my best friend for 43 years/8 children/12 grandchildren

Hobbies and Interests

Activities with our children and grandchildren/Hiking/Biking/Cooking/Homebuilding and design/Gardening/ Volunteer work in the community and through church

Affiliations

  • Past youth group president spanning 5 years organizing activities, communication with parents, leaders, teachers, budgeting and all aspects of finances. Over 65 youth ages 3 through 12 years of age.
  • Taught daily classes (volunteer) in religious organization for 4 years.

Accomplishments

  • High Honors Fresno City College

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (BRN) #95375758
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issue date 5/23/22

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Caregiver

Select Home Care
12.2010 - 09.2020

Caregiver

Home Caregiver Services
02.2008 - 10.2010

Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing

Fresno City College

Associate in Science -

Fresno City College

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