Linda Peterson
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Certified Medication Aide
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044
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Highly dedicated and experienced Certified Nursing Assistant with 20 years working in healthcare. Security Officer as a second trade with known experience. working in Corrections facilities.Seeking an entry-level position in the field of corrections/ healthcare. Dedicated to first rate security and excellent patient care. Able to work independently or with a team. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Knowledge of all emergency and facility codes. Excellent communication and supervisory skills. Strong ability to understand and follow procedures. CPR Certified and Certified Nursing Assistant 20 years experience. Licensed Security Officer since 2016
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Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Patient Care Technician
Brookwood Hospital - Birmingham, AL
December 2019 to Present
Vital signs, glucose checks, assist with AM care such as bathing, feeding,. Charting and docu mention. Assist with setting up O R. Rooms, transport patients, transport blood and other specimen to labs Correctional Cubicle Operator
St. Clair Correctional Maximum Security Prison - Springville, AL April 2018 to Present
Provides indirect supervision of housing unit, by monitoring and observing 70 to 80 inmates daily by visual observation and CCTV. including the control of all entrance and exit points in dorm and individual cell doors. Make dorm announcements such as visitations, mail call, medical appointments. Distribute inmate mail. Participate and comply with facilities institutional dorm count. Correspond by 2 way radio. Maintain accurate shift log. Report to shift commander. Certified Nursing Assistant
Kirkwood By the River - Birmingham, AL
May 2019 to August 2019
Assist patients with activities of daily living. Such as bathing, grooming and personal hygiene needs. Vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature,respiration. Transfer patients from bed to wheel chair. Observe and monitor patients and any changes. Report changes to charge nurse. Assist with feeding and ambulation, assist with facility activities, document accurately. Special Needs Caregiver
Staci Gammell - Birmingham, AL
March 2015 to June 2015
Transport patient from school to home, prepare small snack or light meal, conduct in activities with patient and with home work, administer medication as prescribed, assist with bathing, grooming and toileting.
Home Health Attendant
Alabama Department of Public Health - Birmingham, AL September 2008 to January 2012
Travel to patients home, assist with personal hygiene needs such as bathing, grooming, prepare small meals and light snacks, assist with light housekeeping, small errands, medication reminders. Observe and report on any changes in condition.
Activity Coordinator
Mount Royal Towers Retirement - Birmingham, AL
February 2007 to February 2008
Conducted therapy sessions to improve patients physical and mental well being, observe, analyze and record patients participation, reactions and progress, Obtain information from patients medical records, medical staff and family members to access patients capabilities, needs and interests and prepare care plans. Plan and evaluate activities. Supervise activities assistants. Education
Certificate in criminal justice
A Lawson State graduate - Birmingham, AL
May 2015 to May 2016
High school diploma or GED in Criminal Justice
Lawson state Community college - Birmingham, AL
May 2015 to May 2016
Skills
• Plasma (10+ years)
• Training (3 years)
• Data Entry (2 years)
• CPR (10+ years)
• Computer Skills (10+ years)
• Cash Handling (10+ years)
• Management (10+ years)
• Medical Terminology (10+ years)
• Basic Math
• Law Enforcement
• Time Management
• Excel
• Childcare
• Administrative Experience
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Front Desk
• Phone Etiquette
• Cashier
• Caregiving
• Vital Signs Experience (10+ years)
• Special Needs
• Typing
• Medication Administration (7 years)
• Security (5 years)
• Laboratory Experience
• CCTV (5 years)
• HIPAA (10+ years)
• Medical Office Experience
• Travel Nursing
• Patient Care (10+ years)
• Hospital Experience (1 year)
• Home Care (10+ years)
• Assisted Living (10+ years)
• Critical Care Experience
• Vital signs
• Nursing
• Computer Skills (10+ years)
Certifications and Licenses
Cerificate in Criminal Justice Studies
Present
Lawson State Community College 30 credit hours. 1 year Law and Judicial Procedures, Crime Scene investigations, Juvenile Delinquency, Criminology, Police Patrol, Criminal Law and Procedure, Correctional Rehabilitation CPR/First Aid
Security Guard
CPR
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Present
Additional Information
Proven ability to communicate well with people
Excellent computer knowledge including MS Word
Able to manage difficult situations with precision Able to work under pressure in a fast paced work place. Certified Nursing Assistant 16 Years
Certified Activity Coordinator/ Recreational 14 years