Samantha Zirbes
Aiea,Hawaii
Summary
Compassionate Student Nurse brings strong academic performance and willingness to learn. Eager to build upon success in areas such as patient care and clinical skills. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic and team mindedness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Caregiver
Mark Foreman
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment..
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Office Manager
Bay Centerless Grinding
06.2016 - Current
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Caregiver
Kupuna Care Hawaii
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Licensed Esthetician
Self Employed
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Cleaned and disinfected equipment to promote safe and sanitary environment.
- Informed, answered questions and recommended treatments for clients seeking range of aesthetic services.
- Studied ingredients in products to explain benefits to clients.
- Performed treatments and created and maintained records of treatment according to company policy.
- Contacted patients to prepare for treatment, follow up after services and recommend promotions.
- Guided patients through process, explaining what to expect and how to follow up to improve results.
- Delivered safe, therapeutic experiences to leave clients feeling relaxed and refreshed.
- Advised clients on proper home-care regimens.
- Discussed procedures and treatment options with clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI05.2024
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA05.2020
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA12.2019
Cosmotology - Skin Care
The Salon Professional Academy
San Jose, CA03.2017
Skills
- Monitoring Vitals
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Basic Nursing Care
- Nursing Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Communications Strategies
- Active listening
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Timeline
Personal Caregiver
Mark Foreman
08.2021 - Current
Caregiver
Kupuna Care Hawaii
07.2021 - 12.2021
Licensed Esthetician
Self Employed
07.2017 - 09.2017
Office Manager
Bay Centerless Grinding
06.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Gavilan College
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Gavilan College
Cosmotology - Skin Care
The Salon Professional Academy
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