Qualified nurse specializes in personal care and related services under direction, instruction and supervision of medical team.
Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion following professional care plan.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Skills
Guest services
Inventory control procedures
Merchandising expertise
Loss prevention
Cash register operations
Product promotions
Experience
Personal Home Health Aide, 02/2020 - Current Lhc Group – Evansville, IN,
Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients.
Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
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.
Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Assisted clients with 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.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Assisted physician with examinations, tests, and procedures.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Attended to patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care.
Identified cognitive functioning, mental status, physiological condition and patient needs.
Personal Care Assistant, 05/2014 - 09/2016 Skyview Homecare Agency – Lancaster, CA,
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
Developed patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Caregiver, Special Needs, 10/2006 - 08/2010 The Mentor Network – City, State,
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Completed weekly and monthly reports summarizing activities.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Directed patients in passive and active ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Developed patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses.
Provided detailed reports on all investigative activities.
Recommended policies, procedures and strategic goals to meet agency requirements.
Coordinated security operations, including equipment and personnel to protect employees and property.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 04/2012 - Modesto Junior College - Modesto, CA GPA:
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