PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

WORK HISTORY

BARBARA CANTLIN

Murphysboro Illinois

Cell: 618-***-**** - acz8he@r.postjobfree.com

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.

I have 23 years experience in my field.

08/2015 to Current Homecare Aid

Addus Homecare – Marion, Illinois

Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination. Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles. Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks. Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments. Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands. Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions. Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.

Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment. Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.

12/2009 to 06/2014 Homecare Aid

PHC Services – Yonkers, New York

Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.

Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety. Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Provided a comforting and soothing environment.

Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment. Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.

Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking. Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations. Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions. Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands. Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments. Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks. Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles. Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination. Changed sterile dressings.

Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. 07/2003 to 10/2004Medical Assistant

Charlotte Heart and Vascular Institute – Port Charlotte, Florida Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns. Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.

Provided pre- and post-operative care.

Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.

Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus. Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs. Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts. Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care. Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

EDUCATION

SKILLS

Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.

Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications. 2016 CNA License : Certified Nursing Assistant

John A Logan College - Carterville, Illinois

Coursework in Gerontology and Adult Health

Coursework in Life Cycle Nutrition and Psychosocial Development 1997 Medical Assistance Certificate : Medical Assisting Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools - Elmsford, New York Courses included:

Medical office skills and clinical skills.

Data entry

Answering phones

Following Dr's orders

Venipuncture

Vital signs

EKG

CPR/First Aid certified

Patient-focused care

Tubule feedings and medications

familiarity

Compassionate

Efficient and reliable team player

Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge

Feeding assistance expert

Trustworthy companion

Companionship and emotional support

Compassionate caregiver

Adaptable

Committed team player

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