Allison M Yukl
Easthampton,MA
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver with expertise in comforting and supporting senior citizens in residential settings. Empathetic to the needs of residents, responding respectfully. Skilled in memory care and in methods of communication for people suffering from dementia or requiring cognitive support. Graduate of Greenfield Community College PN program in June, 2021. Prior nursing assistant with 20+years of experience providing health care to patients at home, hospitals, and nursing homes. Understand caregiving basics, including dementia communication strategies, social engagement, and physical care. Understands age-related cognitive differences, and creates safe environment through observation and infection control.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Known for strong collaboration with medical teams, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Overlook VNA
10.2022 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
LPN
Center for Extended Care at Amherst
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
CNA/ Home Health Aide
O'Connell's Care at Home
06.2015 - 05.2020
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Worked with patients to assure that they participated in exercises and therapeutic activities
- Monitored patient medications and encouraged them to take medications and nutritional supplements as prescribed
- Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
- Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior
- Responded appropriately to family members when discussing patient care and instructions for discharge
CNA
Center for Extended Care at Amherst
03.2012 - 05.2014
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Observed condition of patients by examining, including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds or detecting blood in urine
- Exercised patients with limited or no mobility, including individuals with partial or total paralysis
- Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments
- Applied correct aseptic and sterile techniques and used appropriate personal protective equipment
- Responded appropriately to family members when discussing patient care and instructions for discharge
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
CNA
Linda Manor
03.2009 - 04.2012
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Worked alongside dining room personnel to ensure that patients received the correct meals and that all residents were able to eat
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
- Exercised patients with limited or no mobility, including individuals with partial or total paralysis
- Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments
- Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior
Education
Practical Nurse Certificate -
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, Ma06.2021
Skills
- Patient relationship building
- Infection control procedures
- Behavior redirection
- Mobility assistance
- Patient observation
- Family communication
- Vital signs
- Emotional support
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Diabetes management
- Clinical decision making
- Patient documention
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
Certification
Current CPR certification
Timeline
LPN
Overlook VNA
10.2022 - Current
LPN
Center for Extended Care at Amherst
09.2021 - 10.2022
CNA/ Home Health Aide
O'Connell's Care at Home
06.2015 - 05.2020
CNA
Center for Extended Care at Amherst
03.2012 - 05.2014
CNA
Linda Manor
03.2009 - 04.2012
Current CPR certification
Practical Nurse Certificate -
Greenfield Community College
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