Seeking a career in the health field as a PCA/CNA/Caregiver
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA/CNA/Caregiver
KPWH
Danbury, CT
09.2023 - Current
Providing basic patient care according to the skills and competency guidelines set by each of the above organizations with compassionate problem solving and advocacy to bring exceptional quality of care and quality of life to our clients and their families.
Observes and monitors the client’s condition, notifying Case Management staff of any significant change in client’s status and monitoring safety.
Provides housekeeping, home management, and laundry to maintain a safe environment.
Assists and/or provides all aspects of personal care including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair care, and shaving.
Assists clients with ambulation and transfers as needed.
Helps with specialized assistive devices like Hoyer lift and the like.
Assists with prescribed exercises and rehabilitation.
Assists with eating and toileting as needed.
Prepares meals, planning, and shopping for regular and specialized diets.
Observes and reports intake of fluids and food and frequency of elimination if indicated.
Assists with medications that are self-administered.
PCA/CNA/Caregiver
RVNA (Ridgefield)
Ridgefield, CT
05.2023 - Current
PCA/CNA/Caregiver
Griswold Homecare
Ludlow, MA
05.2019 - Current
PCA/CNA/Caregiver
Visiting Angels
Brookfield, CT
06.2017 - Current
CNA
Keystone at Wooster heights
Danbury, CT
05.2023 - 10.2024
Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records system.
PCA/CNA/Caregiver
Private duty
Redding, CT
11.2020 - 12.2022
PCA/CNA/Caregiver
Tribute Homecare
Boston, MA
11.2020
Certified Nurse Assistant
KINDRED HOSPITAL
Greensboro
Company Overview: Provides acute and intensive patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Provides basic patient care according to the skills and competency guidelines set by the N.C. Division of Facility Services and the North Carolina Board of Nursing, Nurse Aide Central Registry.
Performs direct patient care based on the requests and needs as specified by patient and family, being age appropriate.
Provides assistance with activities of daily living: bathing, shaving, mouth care, skin care and progressive mobility.
Obtains accurate vital signs and document timely.
Report findings outside normal parameters to nurse for appropriate intervention.
Assists with patient nutrition to include feeding and proving supplemental snacks.
Performs intentional hourly rounding and anticipates patient needs.
Provide care to acute care and intensive care unit patients as needed.
Provides acute and intensive patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Health Care Technician
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT CENTRE (ADATC)
Providing patient care to psychiatric and substance abuse patients as directed by a Registered Nurse and according to the plan established by the treatment team.
Participates in department and treatment team programs via educational groups and 1:1 interaction.
Provides patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
Collaborates with Registered Nurse to plan and initiate appropriate interventions consistent with policies and procedures.
Observes and reports symptoms, behaviors, and changes in patient’s condition in a timely manner.
Initiates one-to-one interactions with patients according to the milieu program.
Maintains patient rights in accordance with North Carolina’s Patient Bill of Rights.
Serves as an adult role model for all patients and peers.
Formulates recommendations to improve individual performance.
Education
Associate - nursing
Breckenridge School of Nursing
High Point, NC
Skills
Certified CPR
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of health charting programs
PCA
References
Available Upon Request
Activities
Highest Honors, 12/14
Vice President of the chapter of the Nursing Student Advisory Council at ITT Technical Institute, 03/15