VICKI PAULSON
Alexandria,MN
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant and Trained Medication Aid with experience serving elderly and Hospice patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. Ability to prioritize activities and perform them in a timely manner. Patient-focused Medication Aide with exceptional listening and communication traits. Energetic and amicable with advanced understanding of medications, possible side effects and adverse reactions. Knowledge of applying topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Highly skilled in monitoring vital signs, both post and pre-medication administration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Autumn Cottages For Knute Nelson
Alexandria, MN
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
TMA
Glenwood Retirement Village
Glenwood , MN
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
CNA / TMA
Bethany On
Alexandria, MN
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Performed activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding and ambulation
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Used mobility devices to transport patients such as the EZ stand and EZ lift
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN and LPN supervision, following facility policies and procedures
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Responded to patient alarms and assisted with what their needs are.
CNA / TMA, Minnewaska Community Health Services
Starbuck, MN
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Used mobility devices to transport patients
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Familiar with Hospice patients and following medication needs and procedures
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Responded to patient alarms and assisted with their needs as necessary
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating, and turning over and positioning patients
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
TMA, Galeon
Osakis, MN
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Used mobility devices to transport patients
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating, and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
Diploma - Medical Billing Coding / Medical Reception
U S Career Institute
Fort Collins, COHigh School Diploma -
Alexandria Area High School
Alexandria, MN05.1985
Skills
- Collecting vital signs
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Preparing meals
- Quick problem solver
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Monitoring fluids
- Performing patient intakes
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Helping with medication
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Reliable transportation
- Problem Identification
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- Certified CNA
- Trained Medication Assistant
Timeline
Caregiver
Autumn Cottages For Knute Nelson
02.2022 - Current
TMA
Glenwood Retirement Village
08.2021 - 02.2022
CNA / TMA
Bethany On
04.2019 - 08.2021
CNA / TMA, Minnewaska Community Health Services
10.2017 - 04.2019
TMA, Galeon
04.2015 - 10.2017
Diploma - Medical Billing Coding / Medical Reception
U S Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Alexandria Area High School
- Certified CNA
- Trained Medication Assistant
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