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Paula Calder

Paula Calder

Scottsbluff,Nebraska

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with excellent experience in hospital settings. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Residency
Scottsbluff, NE
06.2005 - 08.2009
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Beverly Healthcare
Scottsbluff, NE
05.2002 - 06.2005
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mitchell Care Center
Mitchell, NE
05.2001 - 05.2002
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Paraprofessional Educator

Morrill High School
Morrill, NE
08.1996 - 05.2001
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

School Bus Driver

Morrill Public Schools
Morrill, NE
08.1996 - 05.2001
  • Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
  • Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.

Education

Mitchell High School
Mitchell, IN
05.1985

Skills

  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Linen Replacements
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Fluid Measurement
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Observation Documentation
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Active Listening
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Promoting Healthy Habits
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • First Aid
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • General Housekeeping Abilities
  • Collecting Specimens
  • Performing Patient Intakes
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Monitoring Fluids
  • Basic Life Support
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Conducting Intakes
  • Preparing Meals
  • Observing Responses
  • Transporting Patients
  • Catheter Care
  • First Aid Certification
  • Room Cleaning and Restocking
  • Bed Making and Linen Changes
  • Assisted Living
  • Assisting with Daily Living
  • Bathing and Dressing

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Residency
06.2005 - 08.2009

Certified Nursing Assistant

Beverly Healthcare
05.2002 - 06.2005

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mitchell Care Center
05.2001 - 05.2002

Paraprofessional Educator

Morrill High School
08.1996 - 05.2001

School Bus Driver

Morrill Public Schools
08.1996 - 05.2001

Mitchell High School

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