Nancy K.

About Nancy

My family and friends say my strongest trait is being a caregiver. I recently took a survey and was given “caregiver” as my #1 personality trait. It’s no surprise to me because I’m a very giving, patient, honest, enthusiastic, nurturing, and loving soul. I’m at a point in my life where I can be more selective in my career path. I served in the Air Force honorably for 20.5 years; I say this because it speaks volumes about my trustworthiness, dependability, loyalty, reliability, and integrity. I was entrusted to manage millions of dollars in equipment, but by far the most important asset I cared for were the people. I have since retired from the military, and am following my passions as a writing and caregiver because I want to make a positive difference in the world one person at a time. Over the past 30+ years, I have befriended numerous people (usually seniors), and fulfilled the role of caregiver because I saw an unfulfilled need. What’s amazing is the happiness and fulfillment it gives me in return. I’m from a large family (my parents had 15 children, and now I have 70 nieces/nephews); and I love each every one of them dearly. My parents taught me to work hard, have fun, and be good to people. Rest assured, I will care for your loved ones just as I would my own family members. I understand what it takes as I cared for my parents and three brothers on an extended basis. Being a caregiver is one of my passions, and my goal is to exceed your expectations!

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Care for Family Members

Nov 1999 - Nov 2015

This experience wasn't in a paid job.

I have performed caregiver duties for 5 of my family members over the past 16 years. I helped care for my brother Jeff for 16 years as he was diagnosed and treated for brain tumors and related issues. I also provided care for two of my other brothers, Stan and Howard during the last few years of their lives as they battled multiple illnesses. Finally, I was there for my parents each time they dealt with medical issues and during their last few months of their precious lives. My mom was diagnosed with amyloidosis, and my dad suffered from multiple illness that come with old age. What I learned is that each situation and person is unique. I handle every situation by learning all I can so I can be of the most help, as I provide care in a loving, dignified, empathetic, nurturing, and supportive manner.

Nov 1999 - Nov 2015

Volunteering

Nov 1999 - Nov 2015

This experience was volunteering

I have been helping perform caregiver duties for over 16 years. Although I never did it for a job, I did it to help others who needed it. I befriended and helped Lola for 16 years. This help included running errands, taking her grocery shopping or shopping for her, doing housekeeping chores, organizing bills and taking care of issues, organizing medicine, transportation to medical appointments, talking and providing an open line of communication so she felt loved and supported, and numerous other items. Everywhere I lived, I always got to know and helped my neighbors that were seniors. This is something I enjoy and it helped me fulfill a passion of helping others and making a positive impact in the world. I am willing to learn and enhance my skill set so I can exceed your expectations. I will provide exemplary care to your loved ones as I am patient, reliable, honest, enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate. You can relax knowing that your loved one is in great hands.

Nov 1999 - Nov 2015

Human Resource Director

Aug 2000 - Jan 2006

United States Air Force, Active Duty

I performed numerous jobs in the military, and will provide a brief highlight to demonstrate my honorable service. I can show proof of my military records and provide references as well. In every job, I exceeded expectations and demonstrated the highest level of loyalty, trustworthiness, dependability, and integrity. This is why I received numerous high-level awards and decorations for completing the mission above and beyond the call of duty. Managed and coached 80-member team with over 1000 world-wide customers at 340 installations; dedication to team helped raised customer satisfaction 21% to a 99% rate. Performed employee relations, mediation, interpersonal relations, and conflict management with 80 internal and 1,000 external customers; masterfully resolved personnel issues to maximize morale. Entrusted with 3.5 million dollar annual budget, equipment inventory, and payroll and directed operational and support aspects for $14,000 sq. ft., $5 million facility; all duties executed flawlessly for 6 years. Approving official for $50,000 Government Purchase Card; perfect resource management for $50,000 in government funds and received outstanding comments on annual audits. Directed five annual workshop: planned and conducted all aspects from coordinating $25,000 conference center contract, marketing, setting up continuing education, and creating guide; successfully sponsored 5 annual 3-day events attended by 2,500 DoD employees.

Aug 2000 - Jan 2006

Regis University

Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

Health and Wellness Director

Jul 1994 - Jul 2000

United States Air Force, Active Duty

Developed marketing campaigns and implemented 6 projects to help encourage behavior modification for 5,000 customers with marketing tools, contests, education, and resources. Experienced in conducting healthy lifestyle classes including eating healthy, nutrition, meal preparation, exercise, tobacco cessation, and other behavior modification courses. Conducted 20 community health fairs over a five-year period to help educate and encourage healthy behavior modifications. Selected as fitness manager for entire installation to oversee, educate, and perform annual assessment on all 5,000 members. In addition, I maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy, making vegetable juices and smoothies, exercising, getting proper amount of rest, practicing healthy behaviors such as meditating and saying affirmations, spending time in nature, and creating a good balance in my life. Here are a few of my volunteer activities: 1. Provided companionship, transportation, and care for three disadvantaged senior citizens in the community 2. Race for the Cure team captain for 5 years; helped organize event that raised $2 million in fight against breast cancer 3. Dedicated over 60 hours to prepare & deliver Meals-on-Wheels to benefit hundreds of disadvantaged citizens 4. March of Dimes Team Leader; led group that raised over $2,500 to benefit babies in need of special medical care 5. Veteran’s Day Parade coordinator; held three great annual events honoring veterans for 40,000 spectators

Jul 1994 - Jul 2000

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