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Michele Kolesar

North Port,FL

Summary

Experienced and dedicated CNA seeking to contribute as a valuable member of a skilled healthcare team in a surgical setting. Committed to providing compassionate and high-quality care to residents, aiming to make a positive impact on their well-being. With a strong background in patient support and a genuine empathy for others, eager to utilize skills and knowledge to ensure the utmost comfort and safety for those under care.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Care Aide Memory Care /Food Server

Tuscany Garden Venetia Bay
10.2024 - Current
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Improved residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Promoted social interaction among residents through the organization of group activities and events.
  • Supported mealtime routines by assisting residents with feeding, preparing modified diets as needed, and encouraging balanced nutrition intake.

Front Desk Concierge

First Service Residential
11.2020 - Current
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment by monitoring and controlling the electronic security system
  • Providing customer service to the owners and guests
  • My responsibilities include receptionist duties, checking in packages, emails and faxing

Home Health Care Provider / Travel Companion

Self-employed
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and preserving dignity.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
  • Coordinated transportation for patients' medical.
  • appointments.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Managed medication distribution as per doctor’s guidelines.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy by maintaining strict confidentiality of personal information and adhering to HIPAA guidelines.

Patient Care Technician

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice
05.2021 - 04.2024
  • PCT focus on caring for patients while working under the supervision of registered nurse
  • Preforming EKG, helping patients with daily activities, maintaining accurate records, CPR Certified

Bank Teller

BMO Harris Bank
05.2017 - 05.2021
  • Responsibility for all aspects of bank, such as customers deposits, withdrawals, managing the ATM, answering phone and responding to customer issues with professional resolutions

Outside Sales Representative

BJ's Wholesale Club
12.2015 - 04.2017
  • Educating consumers and business the benefits of joining BJ's Wholesale Club
  • Making outside cold sales call, event's and customer service

Sales Associate

Camping World
08.2013 - 03.2015
  • Responsibilities were cashier, strong customer service, promoting memberships
  • I resolve customer issues which escalated to management, and demo products at Trade shows

Retail Sales Associate

Macy's
09.2005 - 07.2013
  • Responsible for greeting customers, providing expert knowledge regarding textiles and completing all transaction as related to my position within the store
  • Additionally, I was responsible for stocking merchandises as opening up credit card as well as general housekeeping in the store

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Ocala Regional Medical Center
02.2000 - 12.2003
  • Responsibility for providing basic patient care under, RN and LPN including but not limited to observing patient, recording vitals, preparing charts, admitting patients, performing EKGs, and other duties as related to work in the medical field

Nurse Technician Skilled Nursing Unit

Cleveland Clinic of Ohio
03.1998 - 02.2000
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and preserving dignity.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
  • Coordinated transportation for patients' medical.
  • appointments.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Managed medication distribution as per doctor’s guidelines.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy by maintaining strict confidentiality of personal information and adhering to HIPAA guidelines.

Education

Adult Education - CNA

Suncoast Technology College
Sarasota, FL
06.2021

CNA & Home Healthcare CPR Certification -

American Red Cross of Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
1998

High school diploma - General Studies

Streetsboro, OH
06.1984

Skills

  • Adult Education
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Outside Sales
  • Cold Calling
  • Guest Services
  • Product Demos
  • Care plans
  • Home health

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • CPR Certification
  • State Tested Nursing Assistant

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Residential Care Aide Memory Care /Food Server

Tuscany Garden Venetia Bay
10.2024 - Current

Home Health Care Provider / Travel Companion

Self-employed
04.2024 - 09.2024

Patient Care Technician

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice
05.2021 - 04.2024

Front Desk Concierge

First Service Residential
11.2020 - Current

Bank Teller

BMO Harris Bank
05.2017 - 05.2021

Outside Sales Representative

BJ's Wholesale Club
12.2015 - 04.2017

Sales Associate

Camping World
08.2013 - 03.2015

Retail Sales Associate

Macy's
09.2005 - 07.2013

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Ocala Regional Medical Center
02.2000 - 12.2003

Nurse Technician Skilled Nursing Unit

Cleveland Clinic of Ohio
03.1998 - 02.2000

High school diploma - General Studies

Adult Education - CNA

Suncoast Technology College

CNA & Home Healthcare CPR Certification -

American Red Cross of Cleveland
Michele Kolesar