Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals. Trained Licensed Practical Nurse with experience, skill and independently judgment to confidently handle clients' home health needs. Demonstrated success in working with clients of different backgrounds and needs. Certified in First Aid, CPR and BLS.
Skills
Care plan assessment
Clinical quality program standards
Progress documentation
First aid and safety
Medication Administration
Patient care
State regulations knowledge
Behavioral Management
Case management
Multitasking abilities
First Aid/CPR
Work History
07/2020 to Current
Private Home Health AideButler Technical Group – College Park, GA,
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Provided transportation and appointments management.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
08/2019 to 03/2020
Service CoordinatorHarvard University – Somerville, MA,
Initiated contact with appropriate service providers to request referrals and followed up to confirm appointments.
Developed productive working relationships with numerous community resources, including churches, schools, government agencies and charitable organizations.
Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines.
Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording all changes in medical records.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
03/2016 to 08/2019
Program DirectorMarathon Health – Newnan, GA,
Pitched and built new programming strategies and one-off feature shows to boost audience interests and diversify offerings.
Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
Maintained and updated all project related documents.
Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
02/2018 to 05/2019
Licensed Practical NurseWestwood Hills Health Care Center – City, STATE,
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording all changes in medical records.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Education
Expected in 06/2014 to to
Licensed Practical Nurse: Nursing Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center - Poplar Bluff, MO GPA:
Expected in 05/2001 to to
High School Diploma: Poplar Bluff High School - Poplar Bluff, MO GPA:
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