Registered Nurse Assistant
Resume:
Karen Elizabeth Cloutier
*** ******* ******, *** ****** Township, NJ 08234
*************@*****.***
Objective
Acquire Registered Nurse position, which emphasizes development of the
patient plan of care, through partnering with physicians, interdisciplinary
teams and the patient/family, while utilizing evidence-based practice,
teamwork and patient-centered quality care.
Professional Experience
September 2014 - December 2014
Certified Nursing Assistant to a hospice patient with Parkinson's Disease.
In-home, private care, Tacoma, Washington.
October 2013 - February 2014
Certified Nursing Assistant - PtCA, MultiCare Health Services - Good
Samaritan Hospital/Rehabilitation Unit, Puyallup, Washington. Performed
patient care duties to include obtaining vital signs, assistance with
ADL's, glucose testing and bladder scan. Reported all abnormal values to
the RN. Documented patient vital signs, intake/output, and daily cares.
Collaborated with patient's RN and other healthcare staff to provide
quality patient care.
January 2012 - September 2012
Medication Technician. Brookdale Senior Living (Wynwood of Allenmore),
Tacoma, Washington. Performed duties to include medication assistance and
care for assisted living residents. Accurately passed and charted
medication administration. Ensured the rights of medication administration
were followed at all times. Documented patient care and provided a safe
environment for the clients.
October 2012 - September 2014
Certified Nursing Assistant. Amada Senior Care, University Place,
Washington. Performed home care client duties to include assistance with
ADL's, medication reminders, accompanying to medical appointments,
shopping, errands, housekeeping, and companionship. Documented care,
provided a safe environment and promoted quality client care.
March 1997 - April 2009
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate at: Spruce Run-Womancare
Alliance, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine; Family Crisis Services, Portland, Maine;
Women's Shelter, Rochester, Minnesota; Olmsted County Attorney's Office,
Rochester, Minnesota; Hennepin County Attorney's Office, Minneapolis,
Minnesota. Performed crisis intervention and victim advocacy for victims of
domestic violence and sexual assault, to include shelter advocacy, legal
advocacy, court advocacy and victim/witness coordination. Conducted needs
assessment, and developed appropriate service plans. Maintained
confidentiality. Reviewed case files, facilitated victim/attorney
conferences and provided education to law enforcement and community
agencies regarding victim issues. Served as a victim liaison to attorneys,
law enforcement and members of the judicial system.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing, Tacoma Community College, Tacoma Washington.
March, 2015.
Bachelor of Science Degree. Excelsior College, Albany, New York. January
2015.
Associate of Science Degree. University of Maine at Augusta. Augusta,
Maine. March 1998.
Certifications and Memberships
Registered Nurse License pending in Arizona will be applying for
endorsement in NJ. NCLEX pass date April 8, 2015.
Healthcare Provider BLS - American Heart Association. September 2010
-present.
Certified Nursing Assistant. April 2010 - present.
American Nurses Association, student membership. January 2015.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. May 2012 - present.
Interests
Research, traveling, exercise, reading, gardening.
References
Wendy Fordham RN, MSN, CCRN, Nursing Faculty Lead, Tacoma Community
College, Tacoma, Washington. 253-***-****. ********@********.***
Vanessa Collet, RN, Preceptor, St. Clare Hospital Med/Tele Unit, Lakewood,
Washington. 253-***-****. **************@********.***
Robert Christensen, President, Owner at Amada Senior Care, University
Place, Washington. 253-***-****. ******.*@***************.***
Cynthia Freeman Cyr, Director, Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance, Dover-
Foxcroft, Maine.
207-***-****. *****@*******.***
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