Maria Fernandes McGarry - Resume
Maria Fernandes McGarry
LVN License # VN253215
*** **** ***, *** *********, 94118
Phone: 415-***-****
Email: **************@*******.***
Objective: To acquire a position where I may make a positive difference in people’s lives through the duties of a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Employment Experience:
Elder Caregiver – Juca de Roos 2019-2022
• Medication Monitoring & Administration
• Medical Needs Assessment & Manage Health Care Plan
• Assistance with Household needs
• Careplan Preparation
• Transfer and Mobility Assistance
• Record Vital Signs
• Collected Samples for Lab Testing
Elder Caregiver – 2014-2019 Emilie Stroubiz
• Careplan Preparation
• Medical Advocacy
• Prescription Management
• Meal and Nutrition Management
• Transportation
• Reporting and Monitoring
Royal Free Hospital, Volunteer Dept. of Dementia 2014-2019
• Provided Compassion, Companionship, Feeding, Orientation Education, Safety & Comfort as well as Emotional Support
Brightstar Nursing Agency – 2011-2013
• Provided home care to patients
• Medication Administration & Management
• Companionship, Hygiene and Safety
Maria Fernandes McGarry - Resume
• Careplan preparation
• Medical Needs Assessment
• Health Monitoring
• Record and Update Patient History’s
Elder Caregiver – 2008-2010 - Deirdre Ratcliffe, Alameda, CA.
• Provided care, support and companionship
• Prepared and served nutritious meals daily
• Provided physical support through walking and light exercise
• Assisted with hygiene through bathing, dressing and grooming
• Monitored daily and weekly medication dosages
• Acted as an escort to physical therapy and doctor appointments
• Reported daily regarding activities as well as physical and cognitive abilities Education:
• California Nurse Institute – Graduated 2008 – Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• California Nurse Institute - 2002 – Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Demential Training Certificate – Royal Free Hospital
• High School - Centro Educacional Pre-Universitario, Florianopolis, SC. Brazil Additional Skills:
• Possess a valid California Vocational Nurse License
• Fluent in English, Portuguese & Spanish
• Over fifteen years experience in childcare/newborn/elder care
• Qualified in meal preparation skills and sound knowledge of food safety and nutrition
• Extensive course-work completed in childhood development
• CPR & First Aid certified
• Proficient computer skills
• Deeply compassionate, highly organized, good interpersonal skills, reliable and trustworthy, calm demeanor under stress & ability to revise priorities given changing situations
References made available upon request