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Barbara E.

Barbara E.

$25.00 / hr

Jenkintown, PA

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About Barbara

I'm an Rn with 35 years experience. I graduated from Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. I'm honest, dependable, trustworthy, and compassionate. I worked for many years at Holy Redeemer Hospital, on a Medical-Surgical floor, and, later, a floor specializing in Respiratory and Neurological difficulties.(ie., asthma, strokes, seizures) .I worked briefly, at Rydal Park,, on an Alzheimer's Unit. Later, I worked at Lafayette Redeemer Assisted Living Unit, focusing on the physical/mental/emotional needs of the residents. Excellent assessment skills, and quick to respond in emergencies. Proficient in documentation, and communicating with other medical staff. I've been a companion/caretaker, and nurse-if so dictated, for the past 8 years, at private residences. First,-for a woman with Alzheimer's, then, for an elderly gentleman with Lewey-Body Disease, and, presently, for a 68 year old woman with Frontal Dementia, now on Hospice care. I am trustworthy, kindhearted, and caring. CPR. and First-Aid certified.. I practice the continuing education courses for RN's every two years, as required by the state. I am also willing and able to run miscellaneous errands, such as grocery shopping, transport to and from Dr's appointments, pick up medications, or anything else someone would need. Please note my work experience in next section. Referrals upon request.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight

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

Skills & Expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hospice Care
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Companion/Caretaker/R.N.

Aug 2014 - Sep 2016
Private Residence
Initially, I provided companionship, and emotional and physical support, for a 68 year old woman, with Frontal Dementia. She progressively declined, and is now bedridden, and on hospice care. She now requires total care, and pain management. Much emotional support given to her husband.
Aug 2014 - Sep 2016

Companion/Caretaker

Mar 2013 - Jul 2014
Private Residence
Provided much emotional and physical support, to older man with Lewey-Body Disease. He suffered with visual and auditory hallucinations, and vivid nightmares. I also transported him to and from P.T.
Mar 2013 - Jul 2014

Companion/Caretaker/R.N.

Jan 2007 - Jan 2013
Private Residence
Emotional and physical support, given to older woman with Alzheimer's. Companionship,daily personal hygiene, showers, med management. cooking, feeding, transportation, errands and walks(when possible), Intimate communication with family. Transported to and from Dr's appointments. Provided much emotional and physical support. She progressively declined, and needed Hospice care.She passed away 2 weeks after hospice initiated.
Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

RN Teamleader

Sep 1999 - Mar 2010
Lafayette Redeemer Assisted Living Unit
In charge of 45 residents-sometimes more, as well as CNA's, and their assignments. Daily treatments, physical/mental assessments, obtaining, and transcribing Dr's orders, narcotic count, & administration, admissions and discharges, emergencies, & sending residents out to hospital Also,,meal distribution, clean-up and feeding. Provided emotional comfort.
Sep 1999 - Mar 2010

RN Teamleader

Sep 1990 - Aug 1999
Holy Redeemer Hospital, and Medical Center
Responsible for complete care of patient's assigned to me, as well as LPN and /or CNA , in our assignment. Included:bathing, med. admin., Iv insertion,and daily physical/mental assessments, Proficient, ongoing documentation, transcribing Dr's orders, Emergencies, Adherence to educational updates.
Sep 1990 - Aug 1999

RN Teamleader

Oct 1988 - Jan 1990
Rydal Park Medical Center
Worked on an Alzheimer's floor, focusing on safety. Offered compassion,, and kindness. Provided mental and physical assessments. In charge of CNA's assignments, Distributed medications. Participated in Dr's rounds.
Oct 1988 - Jan 1990

RN Team-Leader

Oct 1981 - Aug 1988
Holy Redeemer Hospital, and Medical Center
Busy medical -surgical floor-caring for patient's before and after surgery, as well as patient's with various medical disorders.
Oct 1981 - Aug 1988

Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing

Aug 1977 - Jun 1981
Aug 1977 - Jun 1981

Jenkintown High School

Sep 1973 - Jun 1977
Sep 1973 - Jun 1977
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