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Florinda R.

Florinda R.

$22.00 / hr

Warner Robins, GA

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About Florinda

I have enjoyed my career as a 26-year Military Veteran with 26 years of medical experience, providing both inpatient and outpatient care as a medical/nurse assistant. I have a calm and patient demeanor and always pride myself in providing quality work. I like being able to provide the service of help to others.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • 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

  • Diabetes
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Public Health Technician

Jan 2018 - Feb 2022
Air National Guard
Directed deployment process including review of medical and immunization documentation and clearance to deploy packages. Coordinated and scheduled training requirements for deployments. Created weekly reports outlining mobility status of all unit members tasked to deploy. Performed contact tracing. Conducted phone Interview of COVID positive patients and gave notification of exposure. Completed health department contact tracing forms and submitted reports.
Jan 2018 - Feb 2022

Health Services Technician

May 2015 - Jan 2018
Air National Guard
Monitored the status of health assessments within the organization and ensured appropriate scheduling and completion of and recurring medical requirements; preventive health assessments (PHA), required immunizations, and other-directed medical readiness requirement. Reviewed, validated, and forwarded requests for temporary and/or permanent medical actions to include profile determination and medical boards and fitness test.
May 2015 - Jan 2018

Wright-Patterson USAF Medical Center

Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
Dayton, OH
Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

Nursing Assistant

Nov 2011 - May 2015
USAF Medical Ctr
Served as a Nursing Assistant in an outpatient setting. Responsible for screening procedures for clinic patients which includes but not limited to: taking vital signs, obtaining height/weight, and ensuring proper documentation of findings. Reviewed, validated, and forwards requests for temporary and/or permanent medical actions to include profile determination and medical boards and fitness test. Assisted care providers before and during procedures/examinations as required or directed and clean room after exams and prepare the room for next patient. Familiar with supplies and instruments used in a clinic environment and set up for procedures and also properly dispose of, clean or prepare certain items for re-use. Assisted with audits and problem resolutions with medical records.
Nov 2011 - May 2015

Office Assistant

Jan 2009 - May 2010
Usaf Reserve
Acted as the liaison with for special projects and programs. Prepared submitted and maintained time and attendance records in accordance with establish procedures. Used varied functions of word processing software to create format, modify, edit, and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other textual documents. Performed functions as add, copy, correct, delete, or move text; automatically print document identification or other notations at the top or bottom of each page; automatically merge these with mailing lists, check documents for spelling errors. Received and transmitted electronic mail. Received telephone calls, greets visitors, and ascertains the nature of the calls and visits.
Jan 2009 - May 2010

Medical Technician

Oct 2002 - Feb 2006
USAF Medical Ctr
Performed official physical assessment, measurement to include height, weight, blood pressure, abdominal circumference taping. Performed patient's education, dressing changes, suturing, splinting and casting.
Oct 2002 - Feb 2006

Medical Technician

Oct 1996 - May 2002
USAF Medical Ctr
Inpatient care performed venipunctures and blood glucose testing. Obtained blood specimen for testing. Collected, labeled, and transported specimen to laboratory. Gave bed baths to all assigned total care patients. Changed bed linens with proper disposal of soiled linens. Obtained and recorded vital signs. Outpatient care Assisted health care providers in delivery of patient care; ranging from birth to geriatrics. Screened and interviewed all patients for medication allergies, brief medical history and current conditions. Performed and recorded vital sign screenings, patient education, dressing changes, suturing, splinting and casting. Prepared and administered medications under nurse's supervision. Assisted providers with patient examinations, procedures and treatment to include but not limited the assembly and set-up of special equipment. Independently performed wart removal, blood draws, ear irrigations and obtained throat cultures. Properly stocked assigned exam rooms with necessary medical supplies, equipment and linens. Managed patient appointments. Ordered approved radiology and laboratory tests. Researched results and ensured appropriate follow-up care. Maintained cleanliness and functionality of all medical equipment and items. Properly disposed of all hazardous materials and waste set by guidelines.
Oct 1996 - May 2002
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