Paula J. Olson, Ms.

25821 Telegraph
Lot # 45
Flatrock, MI 48134
(734) 363-5045
(734) 789-8990
poe988d0@westpost.net

OBJECTIVE
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A highly functional Certified Nurse Assistant with extensive knowledge of nurse
assistant practices; seeking out position as part of the Direct Care Team within
a Hospital, Nursing Home or Health Related Facility to utilize my exceptional s
kills, dedication and compassion as a Health Care Professional.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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Down River Cleaning, Wyandotte, MI
06/2008 - 09/2008 Janitorial/Custodial
Cleaning, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, emptying garbage containers and other rel
ated duties.
West Hickory Haven, Milford, MI
07/2003 - 12/2005 Lead Certified Nurse Assistant
Accomplishments include Observation discussion with other medical staff on patie
nt behavior or problems to assist in the development of treatment care plans; te
ach patient self help skills such as toilet use, oral and personal hygiene, feed
ing, grooming and dressing; gross motor skills such as walking and exercising; s
ocialization skills through family or cafeteria style dining; provide for the da
ily care and the personal hygienic needs of patients by giving baths and backrub
s, feeding, grooming and serving meals; established trusting relationships with
patients by talking with them, listening to their problem's, and providing appro
priate role models for them to follow; accompany/transport patients to various a
ppointments, activity groups or recreational meetings for treatment and therapy;
orient patients to physical surroundings of the unit by explaining rules and re
gulations; attend meetings and participates in multi-disciplinary team conferenc
es, in-service training and continuing education programs to provide data regard
ing plans for patient care.
Farmington Health Care Center, Farmington, MI
11/2001 - 04/2003 Certified Nurse Assistant
Perform resident care activities and related services necessary in caring for th
e personal needs, safety and comfort of residents as assigned and provide a posi
tive, social and psychological environment.
Heartland Health Care Center, West Bloomfield, MI
01/1995 - 12/2000 Certified Nurse Assistant
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse demonstrates knowledge and understan
ding in the team delivery of patient care; assist in providing activities of dai
ly living and comfort measures according to a written plan of care for assigned
patients.
EDUCATION
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GED
Major: General Equivalency Program
Bently Continuing Education Center, MI
Earned Credits
Major: Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute, MI
Certification
Major: Nurse Assistant Program
Cambridge Adult and Community Education Center, MI

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

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CENA, MI

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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Knowledge of patient care skills, basic nursing skills, and emergency procedures
and skills; Remarkable communication and people skills; Excellent reasoning abi
lities; Exceptional time management and organizational skills; High level of mot
ivational skills for team building and leadership; The capacity to maintain and
keep records; In-depth knowledge of medical terms and procedures; Competent to p
erform basic mathematical computations; Experience in priortizing a heavy worklo
ad and to multi-task simultaneously.

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

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Employee of the Month.
Good Attendance Recognition.
Volunteer work with local Animal Rescue Organizations, Homeless Shelter & Hospi
ce.

NOTES / OTHER INFORMATION

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Possess special interest in and a positive attitude about working with long-term
care residents/patients and the elderly; Willing to relocate