Mureen Duru
Reisterstown,MD
Summary
Reliable personal care professional bringing 18 years of experience in Personal Care Assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartlands senior living
Ellicott City, Maryland
06.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to promote independence.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families about care needs.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
Nursing Assistant/Caregiver
Family and Nursing
Silver Spring, MD
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Medication Aide/Nurse Assistant
Fairhaven Healthcare Center
Sykesville, MD
02.2012 - 03.2021
- Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify complications.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
Medication Aide/Nursing Assistant
Transitions Healthcare
Sykesville, MD
09.2011 - 12.2017
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
National School of Nusing And Allied Health
Virginia VASome College (No Degree) - Management Information Systems
Brookhaven College
Dallas, TXSome College (No Degree) - Medication Aide
Community College
Baltimore, MDSkills
- First aid and safety
- Medication administration
- Client satisfaction
- Compassionate client care
- Behavior redirection
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartlands senior living
06.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant/Caregiver
Family and Nursing
05.2022 - 09.2024
Medication Aide/Nurse Assistant
Fairhaven Healthcare Center
02.2012 - 03.2021
Medication Aide/Nursing Assistant
Transitions Healthcare
09.2011 - 12.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Medication Aide
Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Management Information Systems
Brookhaven College
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
National School of Nusing And Allied Health