RACHEL PETERSON
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Recent Nursing LPN graduate as of June 2023. I am a warm and engaging professional with over 15 years of experience in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Helping care for people, establishing trust, and nurturing relationships is my passion. I am a caring and empathetic hardworking individual who is deeply invested in patient care with room to grow.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Care Aide
E&S Medical Staffing, Inc.
03.2011 - Current
- Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, with a focus on patient and family needs and relationships
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, hygiene, feeding, nutrition, and self-care
- Assessed patient vital signs and experienced in transferring patients with proper body mechanics.
Patient Care Technician
Healthquest Services
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, hygiene, feeding, nutrition, and self-care
- Obtained patient vital signs, administered and interpreted electrocardiogram results, and assisted patients with proper body mechanics
- Experience in rapid emergency response
- Collecting blood, stool, and urine samples under directives of RN/Doctor
- Transporting patients to/from imaging and lab tests
- Applying basic compression bandages on a sprain wrist/ankle
- Handing medical supplies to doctor or RN during procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
River Valley Care Center
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, oral care, and feeding/nutrition
- Provided transportation and transfers to and from other appointments within patient treatment plans.
Customer Service Associate
Marina's Unique Dry Cleaners
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Provided excellent customer service to customers and consultants of the business in an array of communication methods (i.e
- Fact-to-face, telephonically, electronically)
- Addressed customer questions, concerns, or complaints
- Deescalated customer dissatisfaction, and ensured proper care for their needs
- Performed a variety of duties, including cleaning, giving and receiving information, order filing, organization, and customer service.
Education
LPN training - Nursing
Orange Ulster Boces
Goshen, NY06.2023
Medical Assistant certificate -
Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
01.2016
CNA Certification - Nursing Assistance
Oneonta Job Corp Academy
Oneonta, NY01.2004
Skills
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Patient Care Technician
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Treatment Planning
- Documentation and Charting
- Phone Etiquette and Customer Service
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) administration/interpretation
- Home Health
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
River Valley Care Center
06.2016 - 02.2017
Customer Service Associate
Marina's Unique Dry Cleaners
10.2015 - 02.2016
Patient Care Technician
Healthquest Services
09.2015 - 12.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Care Aide
E&S Medical Staffing, Inc.
03.2011 - Current
LPN training - Nursing
Orange Ulster Boces
Medical Assistant certificate -
Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
CNA Certification - Nursing Assistance
Oneonta Job Corp Academy