Pauline McFarlane
**** ** **** **. - ***********, Florida 32608
646-***-**** - ************@*****.***
Objective
Highly skilled and charismatic caregiver seeking a high-energy position that will allow me to contribute my experience to enhance compassionate patient care Work Experience
Concierge Care - Private Home Care
September 2020 - Present Gainesville, FL :
Prepare or serve food trays
Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink. Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing,
dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
North Florida Rehabilitation Specialty Care - Nursing Assistant April 2018 - Present Gainesville, FL :
Prepare or serve food trays
Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink. Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs. Signature Health Care - Nursing Assistant
2018 - 2019 Gainesville, FL :
Prepare or serve food trays
Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink. Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs. Helping Hands - Nursing Assistant
November 2005 - March 2008 Lakeland, FL
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting charges to medical or nursing staff. Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs. Education
Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL
February 2018 - April 2018
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL
February 2018 – February 2019
High School - GED - in progress
Certifications
HIV Training for CNA - Undefined GPA
Alzheimer’s Training (Memory Care) for CNA
Assistance with Self Administration of Medication
Elderly Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
Infection Control and Barrier Precaution (OSHA)
Skills
Nursing Home Care/ Senior Living/ Long Term Care
Home Healthcare/ Nursing Assistance/ Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Colostomy
Patient Safety
Hygiene (Shower, Shaving, Nail Care, Dressing)
Medical Terminology
Foley Catheter
Assisted Living/ Caregiving/ Personal Care
Medication Administration
Blood Pressure/ Blood Sugar
Alzheimer’s Disease
Respiration
Infection Control