Marilyn Holley
Goodview
Summary
Professional with experience in patient care and support, demonstrating proficiency in vital signs monitoring and patient transfers. Developed individualized care plans tailored to client needs, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols. Provided emotional support during challenging situations, contributing to improved patient comfort and satisfaction. Skilled in medication management and basic nursing care, with a strong focus on effective communication and attention to detail.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician/ Cna
Lewisgale Medical Center
Salem
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
Private Caregiver
Holley Homecare
Goodview
06.2016 - 05.2025
- Organized medication reminders for clients taking multiple prescriptions throughout the day.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during difficult times.
- Developed individualized care plans for each client based on their needs and preferences.
Private Caregiver
Holley Homecare
EDEN
01.1998 - 06.2016
- Organized medication reminders for clients taking multiple prescriptions throughout the day.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during difficult times.
- Developed individualized care plans for each client based on their needs and preferences.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises designed by a physical therapist or occupational therapist.
- Accompanied clients on recreational activities such as walks or trips to the park.
- Provided mental stimulation through games, puzzles and other activities designed for cognitive development.
- Provided emotional support to clients who were dealing with depression or anxiety issues related to aging or health conditions.
Cook's Assistant
Hermitage llc
Roanoke
06.1986 - 06.1988
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient transfers
- Medication management
- Emotional support
- Customer service
- Health and safety compliance
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Basic nursing care
- Qualified in patient transport
- Healthcare expertise
- Feeding assistance
- Patient assistance
- ADL support
- Catheter care
- Feeding assistance specialist
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Restocking supplies
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Patient hygiene management
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient advocacy
- Basic life support
- Patient positioning
- CPR certification
- Bed preparation
- Active listening
- Acute care
- Blood glucose testing
- Vitals documentation
Certification
- CNA license
- OSHA
Timeline
Patient Care Technician/ Cna
Lewisgale Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Private Caregiver
Holley Homecare
06.2016 - 05.2025
Private Caregiver
Holley Homecare
01.1998 - 06.2016
Cook's Assistant
Hermitage llc
06.1986 - 06.1988