Mary M.

“ There is an old Chinese saying that one learns nothing when one walks with happiness; the travels with sadness teaches one everything... When I was 14 years old, I lost my dear parents in a tragic accident. My wonderful grandparents took on the responsibility of raising a teenager, and helped me develop my natural compassion toward caregiving. With their encouragement, I worked in Long Term Care, and as a traveling...

There is an old Chinese saying that one learns nothing when one walks with happiness; the travels with sadness teaches one everything... When I was 14 years old, I lost my dear parents in a tragic accident. My wonderful grandparents took on the responsibility of raising a teenager, and helped me develop my natural compassion toward caregiving. With their encouragement, I worked in Long Term Care, and as a traveling nurse assistant in rural Missouri before I was 18. I cared for my grandparents, and a roster of patients for many years. Presently, I am a student at UMKC. I am excited about my future career in geriatric nursing, specializing in Alzheimer's research and dementia care. These are the areas of my expertise and experience. I value the time spent with my great patients, and find satisfaction in being an integral part of their family's support system. The elderly in our society deserves enormous respect, and the best of care. I am an excellent CNA with a proven track record including; All ADL'S, colostomy care, taking vitals, topical skin treatments, medication, and keeping accurate records. Geriatric care is my interest, my education, and my passion.

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