Amy Badowski
McHenry,IL
Summary
Adept at compassionate caregiving and vital signs monitoring, I significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and safety at Good Shepherd Hospital. My proactive approach in chronic disease management and time management skills led to a noticeable improvement in service quality, aligning with employer-desired outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Technician
Good Shepherd Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Improved patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate personal care services.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and adapting care techniques to individual needs.
- Prevented infections and maintained proper hygiene standards by following strict protocols in handling patient care equipment and laundry.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients through diligent monitoring of health conditions and vital signs.
- Promoted healthy habits among patients by modeling proper behavior in areas like handwashing or oral hygiene routines.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal care delivery methods for improved service quality overall results over time frame given within role requirements set forth at onset employmen
- Managed supplies inventory effectively, restocking items when needed while minimizing waste in the workplace environment.
- Documented patient progress diligently, accurately communicating all relevant information to medical staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering trusting relationships crucial to the healing process.
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, walking exercises, or wheelchair transportation as needed.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake Forest Place
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature and blood pressure.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Harper Junior College
Palatine, IL2015
High School Diploma -
William Fremd Highschool
Palatine, IL06.1991
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Bathing Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- Physical therapy support
- Chronic Disease Management
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Daily living assistance
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- First aid and safety
- Strong Ethics
Timeline
Personal Care Technician
Good Shepherd Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake Forest Place
01.2012 - 06.2016
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Harper Junior College
High School Diploma -
William Fremd Highschool
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