Cathy McDonnell

Education, experience, and patience

Philadelphia, PA 19147

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+1-717-***-****

I have a lifetime of caregiving and skillled nursing experience. I am a HACC educated LPN but I had to stop during clinicals due to a family member's illness. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

In Home Caregiver

Moravia Health Systems - Spring Grove, PA

September 2022 to Present

Live in caregiver to stroke patient with multiple personality disorder,(patient has at least 5 personalities) bi Polar depression, natcolepsy, severe anxiety, back injuries, severe obesity, and many other medical concerns that impede her ability to provide care for herself. I do everything as needed on day to day basis to provide safe environment and to ensure psychological well-being. Skilled caregiver

Essex House *thru nursing care company - Mechanicsburg, PA 2022 to Present

Provided total care to an elderly man with cerebral palsy who lives at Essex House Hospice Caregiver

Spring Grove, PA

January 2020 to Present

Provide direct support to hospice/palliative care patient and their family Works closely with hospice nurses as part of end of life care team to ensure physical and mental well- being of patient

skilled caregiver and wound care

Care.com - Lake Meade, PA

September 2021 to August 2022

Cared for woman with diabetic wounds and dementia until she entered nursing home. Housekeeping and cooking and animal care as well

Skilled caregiver and housekeeping to family of 4 (all needed care) thru care.com - Carlisle, PA

April 2018 to September 2019

Skilled caregiver

Care.com - Middletown, PA

September 2016 to October 2017

Worked as companion and housekeeper to woman with progressive neuro disorder, transitioned to skilled caregiver as patient's condition progressed. Also was travelling companion when family travelled Insurance Claims resolution specialist Specialist/Front Desk Dental Assistant Pristine Smiles - Mechanicsburg, PA

August 2012 to August 2017

Insurance verification and coordination of all dental patients/Front Desk responsibilities as delegated by owner/dentist. Debt collection and claims resolutions Special Needs Nanny

In Home Childcare

March 2009 to December 2011

Program Specialist

NHS Human Services - Dillsburg, PA

March 2006 to January 2009

Northwestern Human Services, Coatesville, PA

• Managed six special-needs group homes

• Supervised 75 staff members

House Supervisor

PA Clinical School - Coatesville, PA

February 1999 to March 2006

Dual-diagnosed juvenile delinquents, sex offenders/responsible for secure facility operations Education

Associate's degree in LPN

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA September 2015 to July 2018

Diploma in Radiology Certified

YTI Career Institute - Mechanicsburg, PA

February 2012

Special Education

West Chester University - West Chester, PA

June 1985 to August 1989

Skills

• Dental Assisting

• Chairside Assisting

• Infection Control Training

• Dementia Care

• Research

• Microsoft Outlook

• Software troubleshooting

• Communication skills

• Research

Certifications and Licenses

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Additional Information

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Assist dentist in four and six handed chair side dentistry

• Works well independently in all areas of dental radiography

• Make impressions and bite registrations, temporary crowns/bridges

• Manage all front desk operations successfully

• Sterilization Room management/duties

• Pre, post and consultative appointments

• Set-up and utilization of instruments, all specialties

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