Margo Swintek
Minneapolis
Summary
Dedicated Hospice CNA with expertise in Alzheimer's and dementia care, focused on patient advocacy and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient quality of life through compassionate communication and family support. Compassionate and experienced CNA with a strong background in hospice care and medication administration. Known for effective family support and complex problem-solving skills, ready to contribute to a nurturing environment for terminally ill patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice CNA
Brighton Hospice
Lake Elmo
10.2021 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients in hospice settings.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Med Tech/CNA lead
Brookdale Assisted Living
north oaks
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Administered medications following prescribed schedules and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop patient care plans.
- Educated residents on health management and preventive care measures.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and patient care techniques.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Coding And Billing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ02-2007
Skills
- Terminally ill patient care/End of Life
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Family support and assistance
- Colostomy care
- Patient advocacy
- Infection control practices
- Compassionate communication
- Lifting and transferring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Emotional support
- Wound care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- HIPAA compliance
- Team building
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- CNA
- Understanding HIPPA
- ALS
- Infection control
- Wound Care
Timeline
Hospice CNA
Brighton Hospice
10.2021 - Current
Med Tech/CNA lead
Brookdale Assisted Living
02.2019 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Medical Coding And Billing
University of Phoenix
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