Samuel Merritt University

I am a RN who has been caring for my father since diagnosed with kidney cancer after battling bladder cancer two years ago. Through this caretaker position I have gained experience working with physicians/nurses/healthcare workers, learning how to organize/prioritize tasks surrounding his care and therapeutically communicating with him and the family. My decision to enter the health care as a nurse came from caring for my mother who has battled cancer for the past 13 years, first breast cancer and then bone cancer. Being involved with her post-op mastectomy care, taking her to chemotherapy and radiation treatments and the aftercare of such treatments has given me an insight into oncology, medical-surgical, senior health, nutrition, and health teaching. I have recently completed a job on the Acute Rehab unit at CPMC Davies Hospital, caring for patients that suffer complex catastrophic injuries/illnesses, i.e. stroke, spinal cord/brain injuries, amputation, hip fracture, neurological disorders, Alzheimer’s, osteoarthritis. I have gained expertise in transfer techniques and bowel treatment programs as well as physical/occupational therapy and daily caretaking responsibilities including bathing, fall prevention, cleaning, meals, etc. I enjoy working as a nurse and caretaker because I love to help individuals progress whether that be through motivation or assistance in maintaining their dignity and ability to continue their activities of daily living (ADLs) as much as possible.

I have always been a caregiver even as a child I use to help out the seniors in my community; whether it was being a companion, running errands or just helping out around the house. I consider myself to be a great caregiver because I have and show compassion, empathy, love and concern for the overall care of each person I have the honor in serving. I have worked in home care over 15 years; 12 years as a Certified CNA and HHA and 3 years as a caregiver. I have excellent references, good driving record, and reliable transportation.

I am a friendly, compassionate, respectful, positive, dedicated, and hardworking nurse. I am easy to get along with and do not judge. Family is very important to me, so I make sure I take care of those how I would want any family member or myself to be taken care of. I am thankful to be able to help those in need.

I was helping my mom w her client at time and became good at it. I like helping and caring for other.I'm very loving and respectful and I'm from the island. One personal achievement I'm proud of I'd getting my driver license.

It is a blessing to be able to help those in need. I enjoy making a difference, nursing is my passion so I do not consider it a "job."