Carol W.

About Carol

Entering the medical industry via caregiving in 2006, I realized that I had been guided to the career that was always an innate part of me. I have always had empathy for others, even as a child. I began caregiving in late 2006 after becoming a volunteer for Little Brothers of the Elderly in 1997. I worked for Home Instead from 2006 to 2009. With them, I cared for several clients in different areas of the city. I was an overnight caregiver at one point for approximately 6 months. I left there and moved on to the surgical unit of North Shore University Health Systems. I worked there for approximately 4 years, as a patient care technician, where I assisted the nursing staff in caring for patients with factures and multiple kinds of surgeries. Currently, I am employed as a CNA for The Admiral at the Lake. It is an independent living/assisted living/skilled nursing/rehab facility. I work in Assisted Living. There, the residents require minimal ADL. I am responsible for assisting the needs of residents on 3 floors that have approximately 15 residents on each. I work overnight, therefore I am not overwhelmed because most of the residents retire early and sleep all night long.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

CNA

Jul 2014 - Apr 2015

THE ADMIRAL at the LAKE

Record accurate vital signs, weights, nourishment intake and output in resident’s chart; collect specimens; empty drains (Foleys, Ostomies); perform Glucometer checks; respond to resident call bell in a timely fashion; complete job list responsibilities for assigned shift; promote resident independence; report concerns and/or changes in resident’s physical, psychological and social condition to RN; engage residents in life enrichment activities; provide support and caring approach to residents, their families and friends

Jul 2014 - Apr 2015

Patient Care Technician

Oct 2010 - Jun 2014

NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-EVANSTON

Record accurate vital signs, weights, nourishment intake and output in the Epic charting system; perform Glucometer checks, Electrocardiograms, Bladder Scan/BVI; remove IV needles, apply telepathy monitors; apply restraints when necessary; collect specimens, empty drains (Foleys, Ostomies, NG tubes); dc Foleys; respond to call bell within 3 minutes, when possible; reposition patients; observe and report any sign of skin damage and/or unusual behavior; make hourly rounds; perform 8 hour observation of suicidal patients; perform activities of daily living (ADL) and feed assist, when necessary; change linen; answer and direct incoming calls; address family concerns when appropriate, replenish inventory; float during insufficient census

Oct 2010 - Jun 2014

Caregiver

Sep 2006 - Dec 2009

Home InStead Senior Care

Travel to different client home to administer ADL, take to doctor's appointments, prepare meals and light housekeeping.

Sep 2006 - Dec 2009

NORTHWESTERN INSTITUTE of HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY Chicago, IL

Jan 2008 - Sep 2008

Jan 2008 - Sep 2008

Northeastern ILL University

Jan 2001 - May 2006

Jan 2001 - May 2006

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