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Holly C.

Holly C.

$45.00 / hr

Avila Beach, CA

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About Holly

Families hire me to make this part of their life cycle memorable and fun. We go places, reminisce and participate in life's journey, gracefully. I especially enjoy serving patient's unique physical, emotional, and social needs related to their cultural preferences which make the individual feel acknowledged and special. I earned my CNA, HHA at Allan Hancock College and LVN at Cuesta College after Majoring in Psychology at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. What they say: "Engaging Licensed Vocational Nurse with a demonstrated track record earning, the National Humana Healthcare Nursing Award of Excellence" (2016). CARES Certified by the Alzheimer's Association in accordance with the Dementia Care for Geriatrics. What my patients say, "Don't ever forget me."

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Overnight
  • Holiday Shifts

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Jan 2019 - Present
County of San Luis Obispo
Attending to the gravely disabled and homeless population of our community. "I am a firm exponent and voice for any cause which extends the hand of help, and hope to my community in time of distress; which, instead of waiting until a person is down, prevent them from sinking."
Jan 2019 - Present

Nursing Care Manager

Feb 2014 - Jul 2018
Humana Health Care
Nursing Intervention for high risk Geriatric Home Health patients. Adhering to discharge instructions status post hospitalization. Deploying community resources, intervening with patients status post emergency room visits earning the 2016 National Humana Healthcare Award of Excellence.
Feb 2014 - Jul 2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Nov 2012 - Feb 2014
Maxim Health Care
Licensed Vocational Nurse. Ensuring my Post Surgical patients leaving the hospital transitioned safely to the home environment. Admissions, Discharges, Risk Management. Advanced Wound Care; Stage I-IV. Wound Vac, Ostomy Care, Peg tube, Vent/Trach, Med Administration; setting up Med and pill boxes. Communicating with Physicians related to follow up appointments. TPN Care, Coumadin therapy.
Nov 2012 - Feb 2014

Cuesta College

Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
San Luis Obispo, CA
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

Allan Hancock College

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
Santa Maria, CA
Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

Cal Polytecnic State University

Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
San Luis Obispo, CA
Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

Cuesta College

Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
San Luis Obispo, CA
Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
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