Paula Bourgeault
Pawtucket,RI
Summary
Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure patient comfort and safety. Track record of collaborating with healthcare teams to maintain high standard of care.
Healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Optimal Home Health Care
09.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported needs of 9+ residents under long-term care.
Travel CNA
IntelyCare
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening skills and effective communication techniques that eased anxiety during transitions between facilities.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and private homes.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient information, ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulations.
- Expanded professional knowledge by attending continuing education courses, seminars, and workshops relevant to the travel CNA role.
- Provided high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations, adapting to the unique needs of each assignment.
- Served as a mentor to new CNAs during their orientation period, providing guidance on facility policies and best practices for patient care.
CNA
Alliance Health at Maples
07.2023 - Current
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate
- Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff
- Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients
- Completed in-service training and attended performance improvement meetings
- Observed infection control procedures and guidelines to safeguard patients and teams
- Participated in educational activities to stay up-to-date with best practices in nursing
Team Leader
Walmart
08.2014 - 04.2023
- Mentored and coached team members to ensure successful performance
- Delegated tasks to team members according to project requirements and employee strengths
- Motivated team to achieve optimal results through effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Mentored junior staff by providing advice on how to handle challenging situations effectively
- Provided guidance to the team on best practices for completing tasks efficiently and accurately
- Created clear roles and responsibilities for each member of the team based on strengths and weaknesses
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills in resolving conflicts between team members
- Communicated work goals and deadlines to employees to increase productivity and meet project benchmarks
Education
GED -
Cranston Adult Education Programs
Cranston, RI06.2012
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- Compassion and empathy
- Active listening
- Compassionate communication
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Infection control practices
- Toileting assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Feeding assistance
Certification
- CNA
- HHA
- CPR
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Full Professional
criolu (cape Verde)
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
CNA
Optimal Home Health Care
09.2023 - Current
Travel CNA
IntelyCare
07.2023 - Current
CNA
Alliance Health at Maples
07.2023 - Current
Team Leader
Walmart
08.2014 - 04.2023
- CNA
- HHA
- CPR
GED -
Cranston Adult Education Programs
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