Lisa Stires
Simms,TX
Summary
Authorized to work in the US for any employer Courteous professional with substantial experience in home health industry. Skilled at monitoring client vitals, conducting light housekeeping and providing personal care. Communicative and responsive individual with over 10 years of experience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Attendant home
Elara Caring / Formerly Jordan Health Services
Mt.Vernon, Tx
04.2013 - Current
- Provide assistance and personal care for elderly patients
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment
- Purchased, prepared and served food for patients and other members of family by following special prescribed diets.
- Assisted patients in and out of bed, automobiles and wheelchairs to bring patient to lavatory and up and down stairs.
- Maintained safe, secure and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
- Enabled patients to stay in homes by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services and teaching families.
- Accompanied ambulatory patients outside home as guide and companion
Private Duty Caregiver
Family In Simms
Simms, TX
12.2020 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Home Health Care Provider
Infinity Home Care
Simms, TX
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
LVN
Arkansas Nursing Rehab
Texarkana, AR
03.2008 - 05.2011
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to health care team.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
Freelance
Various Events And Employers
Texarkana, TX
03.1990 - 08.1995
- Including: hair model Kimberly Olsten Shreveport,La
- Run way fashion shows Dillard's Texarkana Central Mall Texarkana,Tx
- Limited online advertising for various websites.
- Developed contacts with individuals and organizations, applying effective strategies and techniques to promote client success.
- Collaborated with employer to pursue leads and pitch potential representation.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Modeled garments such as dresses, coats, underclothing and swimwear
Telemarketing Representative
Toys 4 Tots
Texarkana, TX
08.1992 - 01.1995
- Completed daily cold calling and outreach to build sales pipeline.
- Answered questions about company offerings with knowledgeable responses about products and services.
- Answered inbound telephone calls from interested customers to persuasively discuss offerings.
- Displayed excellent sales skills and understanding of how to leverage abilities to exceed quotas.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX05.1993
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Grove High School
Texarkana, TX05.1991
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Team Collaboration
- Sound Judgment
- Caring Companionship
- Progress documentation
- Patient care
- Written Communication
Timeline
Home Health Care Provider
Infinity Home Care
03.2021 - 02.2022
Private Duty Caregiver
Family In Simms
12.2020 - Current
Attendant home
Elara Caring / Formerly Jordan Health Services
04.2013 - Current
LVN
Arkansas Nursing Rehab
03.2008 - 05.2011
Telemarketing Representative
Toys 4 Tots
08.1992 - 01.1995
Freelance
Various Events And Employers
03.1990 - 08.1995
No Degree - Nursing
Texarkana College
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Grove High School