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PCA
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Focused Healthcare team member offering three years of delivering exceptional patient service and managing documentation needs. Accustomed to communicating openly with healthcare staff to optimize treatments and care planning. Diligent in tracking patient details, managing laboratory samples and providing skilled mobility support.
Skills
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Experience
Centura HealthMarch 2019 to CurrentPCA
Glendale , CO
Glendale , CO
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained vital signs and collected biological samples to assist with diagnostic testing and ongoing assessments.
- Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls within maximum of three minutes to assist patients with needs
- Provided care, comfort and emotional support to children and adolescents facing serious illnesses and medical procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements.
- Used hospital devices, including Hoyer, sit to stand and slide board devices to transport and lift patients.
- Collected and labeled bloodwork and body fluid specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
Primrose SchoolJuly 2018 to March 2019Daycare Teacher
Kingwood , TX
Kingwood , TX
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Encouraged early literacy through read-aloud time and alphabet games.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
- Familiarized parents with center's policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
- Built stable, consistent and positive environment for four-year-old children.
- Planned and led games, reading and activities for groups of twelve children.
- Managed general housekeeping duties, including feeding, diapering, resting, and cleanup.
- Introduced groups of four toddlers to multisensory activities such as music, dance and stories to encourage exploration and spark curiosity.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Six years childcare experience.
- Six years infant care experience.
The Galt House HotelJune 2017 to July 2018Lifeguard
Louisville , KY
Louisville , KY
- Kept watch over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
- Completed routine safety training and instructed all patrons to follow safety rules.
- Contacted emergency personnel and provided aid while waiting for further assistance.
- Updated logs detailing weather conditions, treatments provided and incident information to keep management informed of activities.
- Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs.
- Patrolled open water areas to identify anyone in need of assistance and provide immediate care.
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
- Alerted patrons to immediate storm conditions by directing them to exit water immediately.
- Performed basic life support, including CPR to stabilize individuals prior to ambulance arrival.
American Advanced Management, IncJune 2016 to August 2016CNA
Hawaiian Gardens , CA
Hawaiian Gardens , CA
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying..
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Used mobility devices and hoyer equipment to transport patients.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education and Training
Watertown High SchoolJune 2018High School DiplomaCity
Naugatuck Valley Community CollegeSome College (No Degree)City, State
Certifications
- Lifeguard Certified.
- First Aid/CPR Certified/AED/ EPIPen Certified
- Phlebotomist certified
- EKG certified
Personal Information
- INTERESTS
- Working with other people and children
- Caring for others in need
- Desire to learn more and do more
Languages
Conversational knowledge of French & some spanish
Accomplishments
- Managed caseload of 10 patients each month.
- Increased quality of care by developing new tracking and assessment methods.
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School Attended
- Watertown High School
- Naugatuck Valley Community College
Job Titles Held:
- PCA
- Daycare Teacher
- Lifeguard
- CNA
Degrees
- High School Diploma
Some College (No Degree)
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