Veronique McGrath
Warwick,RI
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Miriam Hospital
Providence, RI
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Responded promptly to code calls or other urgent situations with efficiently
- Triaged incoming Pt’s based on severity of symptom
- Resolved emergency situations with a calm and knowledgeable approach
Pharmacy Technician
CVS
Cranston & Providence, RI
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Verify prescriptions prior to fulfilling orders
- Assist with inventory management
Certified Nursing Assistant (Post Op)
South County Hospital
Wakefield, RI
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Documented care actions, vitals and orders in company software
- Specialized in delivering high quality care to post op patients
- Assessed Pt’s vital signs and pain levels post-surgery
- Assessed in transfer of Pt’s from PACU to recovery room
Nursing Assistant Intern
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Listened to patients and reported concerns to the nurse or social worker on duty
- Aided with major activities of daily living, including grooming, bathing and toileting
- Enhanced patient comfort by changing linens, rearranging pillows, and providing cushions to relieve pressure on the legs and tailbone
Milieu Associate, Adolescent Unit
Bradley Hospital
Providence, RI
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Maintained safety and security of the unit
- Monitored and charted patients’ behaviors
- Provided group treatments
- Educated clients on mental health issues related to their circumstances.
- Developed service plans for clients that included short-term goals and long-term objectives.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
Treatment Assistant, Detox Unit
ADCARE
North Kingstown, RI
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Took proper vital signs every 15 minutes
- Completed safety checks and routinely checked in on patients
- Assisted in daily group sessions
Treatment Assistant, Detox Unit
Phoenix House
Exeter, RI
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Checked in clients, completed safety searches and safety checks
- Took clients’ vital signs, reviewed medication safety
- Facilitated group sessions to discuss topics including stress management
Behavior Specialist
Perspectives
North Kingstown, RI
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Monitored clients’ emotions and wellbeing and reported any unusual behaviors
- Assisted clients with transition into community
- Encouraged clients to participate in social and recreational activities within the community to help develop healthy relationships
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Instead
North Kingstown, RI
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Assisted clients in an at- home environment with personal care, medicine administration, nutrition preparation and medical appointment scheduling
- Aided clients with ADLs
- Transported clients to appointments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI06-2022
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Documentation practices
- Treatment planning
- Behavioral analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency response
- Patient documentation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Compassionate care
- Problem solving
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior observation
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Miriam Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant (Post Op)
South County Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022
Nursing Assistant Intern
Rhode Island Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2022
Pharmacy Technician
CVS
04.2020 - 08.2022
Milieu Associate, Adolescent Unit
Bradley Hospital
03.2019 - 09.2020
Treatment Assistant, Detox Unit
ADCARE
07.2018 - 01.2019
Treatment Assistant, Detox Unit
Phoenix House
03.2018 - 01.2019
Behavior Specialist
Perspectives
07.2016 - 01.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Instead
06.2014 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Rhode Island College