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Tawana Nelson
Summary

Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.

Skills
  • Attentive to People
  • Clear Communication
  • Supportive Personality
  • Personal Service
  • Decision Making
  • Sound Judgment
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Caring Companionship
  • Service Documentation
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Time Management
  • CPR Certification
  • Problem Identification
  • Relationship Building
  • Ability to Lift Clients
  • Patient Ambulation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Convalescence Support
  • Progress Tracking
  • Physical Stamina
  • First Aid Certification
  • Needs Assessment
  • Team Collaboration
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Bedside Care
  • Client Education
  • Household Cleaning
  • Incapacitation care
  • Client Records Management
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Walker and Cane Instruction
  • Personal Oxygen Delivery
  • Wound Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Laptop and Tablet Operation
  • Meal Planning
  • Emergency Response
  • Client Transportation
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Safety Compliance
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Injury Prevention
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Accurate in Following Orders
  • Incontinence Care
Experience
Direct Care Worker
City, StateCompany Name/Aug 2020 to Current
  • Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
  • Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
  • Liaised with supervisor to review cases and improve care.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
Home Health Care Aide
City, StateCompany Name/Aug 2020 to Current
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
Home Health Aide
City, StateCompany Name/Jan 2016 to Sep 2020
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted clients with personal hygiene needs, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Managed various daily job tasks, including patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
  • Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
  • Assisted terminally ill patients with personal care, including bathing, grooming and dressing.
  • Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores.
  • Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
  • Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
  • Maintained patient hygiene by administering bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves.
  • Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Answered questions and assisted with health system coordination, patient rights and privacy of personal information.
  • Delivered activities that provided cognitive stimulation and entertainment.
  • Supported effective care for managed home care patients by observing health status and monitoring conditions.
  • Delivered individualized care and services management for all patients.
  • Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaSouthgate Anderson High SchoolJun 2016City, State
Certificate
  • Home Health Aide (HHA)
  • Direct Care Aide (DCA)
  • CPR Certification
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School Attended

  • Southgate Anderson High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Direct Care Worker
  • Home Health Care Aide
  • Home Health Aide

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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