Amara Wilson
Rochester,NY
Summary
Compassionate PCA with extensive experience at Auburn Community Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence while maintaining safety standards. Adept at managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, psych patients, fostering trust, and ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Auburn Community Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
PCA
Venture Forthe
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
DSP
Arc Of Monroe County
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Education
Auburn High School
AuburnSkills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency response
- Seizure precautions
- Daily living assistance
- Safety awareness
- Medication reminders
- Patient documentation
- Mobility support
- CPR certification
- Infection control standards
- Professional bedside manner
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Acute care
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Patient hygiene management
- Basic nursing care
- Time management
- Calm under stress
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Direct patient care
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- BLS CPR certification
Timeline
PCA
Auburn Community Hospital
04.2024 - Current
PCA
Venture Forthe
12.2022 - 04.2024
DSP
Arc Of Monroe County
03.2022 - 10.2022
Auburn High School
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