Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Volunteer

Paulette Cook

Orlando,FL

Summary

Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and team over 30 yrs of healthcare performance... Compassionate Patient privacy and confidentiality Trustworthy companion Charting and clinical documentation Efficient and reliable team player. 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.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
Orlando, FL
08.2015 - 10.2020
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN informed.
  • Gathered and documented patient vital signs
  • By keeping areas clean, changing linens, and collecting trash able to prepare rooms for patients and prevent infections
  • Answered call lights and helped patients feel more comfortable
  • Followed all company policies and provided hands-on nursing care to patients,
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assis mom with breastfeeding as needed,change,bathe, and weight babies..

Patient Care Technician

Winthrop University Hospital
03.2011 - 10.2012
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • collect specimens,blood sugar,phlebotomy
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • set-up and maintain patient rooms
  • Bathe and weight babies

Certified Nursing Assistant

AdventHealth Winter Park
08.1998 - 01.2006
  • 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.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Maintain and set up rooms

Certified Nurse Assistant

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
11.1987 - 01.1997

provide hands on nursing care.

  • Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care
  • Checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Education

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

Eastern Technical School
New York, NY
06.1998

Skills

  • Grooming and Bathing
  • Charting Expertise
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Family Support and Assistance
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Intake Recording
  • Measuring Bodily Fluids
  • Trustworthy Companion
  • Companionship and emotional support

Quote

Don’t believe everything you think.
Byron Katie

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
08.2015 - 10.2020

Patient Care Technician

Winthrop University Hospital
03.2011 - 10.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

AdventHealth Winter Park
08.1998 - 01.2006

Certified Nurse Assistant

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
11.1987 - 01.1997

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

Eastern Technical School
Paulette Cook