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Margaret S.

Margaret S.

$31.00 / hr

Houston, TX

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About Margaret

Organizational Skills Team Work Skills Critical Thinking Skills Leadership Skills High-Pressure Work Environment Expertise Flexibility and Accountability Skills Emergency Preparedness, Safety and Evacuation Skills Development and Behavioral Skills in accordance with Federal requirements Wound care Tracheostomy care Ability to promote and maintain quality of care Strong interpersonal and communication skills Admission assessments and discharge teachings Ability to identify problems and redirect situations

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Transportation
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Part Time

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

Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Dementia
  • Diabetes
  • Home Health Care
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

LVN

Jul 2019 - Present
Richmond State School
* Providing highest quality of life through comprehensive care, supports, and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to maximize well-being, dignity, and respect. * Administer medications orally, rectally, internally or by injection according to established guidelines on the MAR. * Perform specimen collection and diagnostic procedures using standard precaution and completes necessary documentation * Document vital signs and nursing assessments using the S.O.A.P. format on the appropriate nurse assessment protocol form. * Ensure proper storage and handling of all medications. * Effectively communicate information verbally and in written form.
Jul 2019 - Present

LVN

Sep 2017 - Dec 2020
UTMB Healthcare Systems
* Maintain confidential records on clients admitted to the facility to their registration documents, immunization records, health records, and permissions. * Interact and communicate with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment while performing customer service and quality support to patient and their families. * Collaborate with 4 other nursing staff in maintaining a calm environment in caring for 20+ patients * Provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and perform nursing procedures within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center * Prepare and operate necessary equipment and instruments for examination, treatments, and procedures * Perform specimen collection and diagnostic procedures using standard precaution and completes necessary documentation * Communicate medical information within confidentiality guidelines as appropriate to security staff, patient families, attorneys, and other facilities
Sep 2017 - Dec 2020

LVN

Jul 2017 - Jan 2019
Gateway
* Providing care in a residential treatment environment. * Taking vital signs on various age groups including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and blood glucose; Documenting readings as appropriate * Maintain confidential records on clients enrolled in the program including their registration documents, immunization records, health records, and permissions. * Performing a variety of task such as working with the provider, preparing equipment for procedures and examinations, implementing verbal and written orders, collecting lab specimens & blood draws * Filing documents, forms and lab results for review. * Providing various immunization injections, IM injections, SQ injections, TB testing and TB readings to over 50+ clients of various ages.
Jul 2017 - Jan 2019

LVN

Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
Holly Hall Retirement Cmnty
* Knowledge and experience with Alzheimer's and other dementia's patients in a residential setting. * Ensures that all treatments are completed and documented as prescribed by the physician. * Assess resident's strengths to identify resident's needs, providing services to promote their highest level of physical, social, emotional and spiritual well-being. * Responsible for scheduling transportation to make scheduled appointments; ensures appointment dates and times with various doctor offices. Reschedule appointments if unable to make scheduled appointment. * Provide various types of wound care to 10+ residents as prescribed by physician. Notifying physician of any changes in the resident's wound status
Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

San Jacinto College District

Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
Pasadena, TX
Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

Texas Woman's University

Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
Denton, TX
Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

North Shore Senior High School

Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
Houston, TX
Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
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