Olivia Walsh
Quincy,MA
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Playroom Attendant
South Shore YMCA
09.2015 - Current
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Personal Care Assistant
Tempus Unlimited
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Emergency Department Technician
Beth Israel Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs, placement of oxygen saturation and EKG cardiac monitoring.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
Certified Nursing Assistant
John Adams Healthcare Center
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
Education
Some College - Natural Sciences
Quincy College
High School Diploma -
Quincy High School
06.2017
Skills
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Behavior Redirection
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Recording Vital Signs
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Monitoring Vitals
- EKG monitoring
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Supporting Personal Needs
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Tempus Unlimited
04.2022 - 06.2023
Emergency Department Technician
Beth Israel Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
John Adams Healthcare Center
01.2018 - 03.2019
Playroom Attendant
South Shore YMCA
09.2015 - Current
Some College - Natural Sciences
Quincy College
High School Diploma -
Quincy High School
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