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Rickeal Polanco

Slidell,LA

Summary

New graduate RN with over 10 years of extensive experience delivering compassionate care to patients working as a Certified Nurse Assistant. Seeking to combine recent education and field experience to pursue career opportunities as a registered nurse with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Care Provider

Home Instead Senior Care
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lakeside Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
07.2017 - 09.2017
  • 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.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sentara Nursing Center LTC
09.2015 - 02.2017
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Resident Care Aide

Brookdale Senior Living
06.2015 - 09.2015
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.

Home Health Caregiver

Comfort Keepers Home Care
12.2014 - 09.2015
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.

Home Health Aide

Home Instead Senior Care
12.2013 - 10.2014
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
New Orleans, LA
12.2023

Certificate - Nursing Assistant

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
07.2010

High School Diploma -

Bartram Trail High School
St. Johns, FL
06.2008

Skills

  • Personal Companionship
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Home Health and Hospice
  • Daily Charting
  • Patient care
  • First aid and safety

Additional Information

  • 96 hours of clinical experience at Ochsner Main Campus on the Medical Surgical Unit (tele stepdown) with Ahsaki George-Scharpon, FNP
  • 48 hours of clinical experience at Ochsner Health Center-Luling on the Behavioral Health Unit with Barbara Zeugner, MSN
  • 48 hours of clinical experience at Touro Family Birthing Center on the Labor and Delivery unit with Olga Pinar, NP
  • 48 hours of clinical experience at Ochsner Hospital for Children on the Pediatric unit with Christine Ferry, MSN
  • 48 hours of clinical experience at Ochsner Medical Center - Main Campus on the Neurocritical Care unit with Dr. Erica Love, DNP

Timeline

Home Health Care Provider

Home Instead Senior Care
01.2021 - 05.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lakeside Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
07.2017 - 09.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sentara Nursing Center LTC
09.2015 - 02.2017

Resident Care Aide

Brookdale Senior Living
06.2015 - 09.2015

Home Health Caregiver

Comfort Keepers Home Care
12.2014 - 09.2015

Home Health Aide

Home Instead Senior Care
12.2013 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Certificate - Nursing Assistant

Florida State College At Jacksonville

High School Diploma -

Bartram Trail High School

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