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Patricia C.

Patricia C.

$18.00 / hr

Denton, TX

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About Patricia

Hello, I have experience as both a Certified Nurse Assistant and a Certified Medication Aide. In 2010 I was awarded 'Clinical Employee of the Month' at Crowley Nursing & Rehab after only six months working there. I have excellent references and I always have a great relationship with my patients and their family. I am proud of my work and love what I do. I am caring, honest and reliable. Please feel free to contact me by phone or e-mail. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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
  • Overnight

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
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Experience & Education

Fort Hays State University

Jan 2015 - Jan 2019
Hays, KS
Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

Polysomnography Technician

Feb 2011 - Oct 2016
Pryco Sleep Diagnostics
- Collected, analyzed and integrated patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history). - Reviewed the patient's history and verified the medical order. - Followed sleep center protocols related to the sleep study. - When patient arrives, verified identification, collected documents and obtained consent for the study. - Assisted patients if they needed help transferring from the bed to the wheelchair during sleep study. - Assisted patients if they needed help walking to the bathroom during sleep study. - Reminded and assisted patients with medication that needed to be taken during sleep study. - Explained the procedure and oriented patients about the sleep testing. - Selected appropriate equipment for testing to determine proper functioning and made adjustments, if necessary. - Applied electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. - Performed routine positive airway pressure (PAP) and interface fitting.
Feb 2011 - Oct 2016

Tarrant County College

Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Apr 2010 - Dec 2011
Crowley Nursing & Rehab
- Administered prescribed medication to patients and maintained related medical records under the supervision of the RN. - Verified identity of patient receiving medication and recorded name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms of records. - Presented medication to patient and observed ingestion. - Administered medication, using specified procedures. - Took vital signs before administering medication to patients. - Observed patients' response to specific types of medications and prepared reports to notify RN of unexpected reactions. - Documented reasons if prescribed drugs could not be administered. - Adhered to medication administration policy. - Recorded and restocked medication inventory.
Apr 2010 - Dec 2011

Certified Nurse Assistant

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
Crowley Nursing & Rehab
- Became 'Clinical Employee of the Month" after only a few months working at Crowley Nursing and Rehab. - Provided patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths. - Provided for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals and feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals. - Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information. - Answered patients' call lights and requests. - Responsible for the safety of patients with dementia, - Reported observations of all patients to nursing supervisor. - Documented actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records. - Maintained work operations by following policies and procedures. - Protected organization's value by keeping patient information confidential.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
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