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Amy Fry

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Specialist

Saquoyas
Vancouver, Washington
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in monitoring the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with disabilities.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients as needed.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times or crises situations.
  • Maintained accurate records of client's progress.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable regulations and laws relating to care of individuals with disabilities.
  • Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Provided assistance to individuals with disabilities in day-to-day activities and tasks.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching daily living skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.

HCA

A Place to Call Home
Vancouver, Washington
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.

Project Manager

360 Sheet Metal
Vancouver, Washington
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hudson's Bay
Vancouver, WA
06-2015

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant -

Charter College
Vancouver, WA

CCMA - Medicine

Externship
Vancouver, WA

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Organizational skills
  • Training & Development
  • Data entry
  • Conflict resolution
  • Written communication
  • Excellent communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Team management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Microsoft office
  • Task prioritization
  • Customer relations
  • First aid and CPR
  • Personal care assistance
  • Nutrition
  • Safety awareness
  • Client documentation
  • ADL support
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Record keeping
  • Problem-solving
  • Progress documentation
  • Time management
  • Healthcare
  • Active listening
  • Care plan assessment
  • Mobility assistance
  • Medical records management
  • Care plan management
  • Individualized support planning
  • Team collaboration
  • First aid and safety
  • Health and safety requirements
  • Charting and documentation
  • Behavioral support
  • Client transportation
  • Medication administration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Direct patient care
  • Injections
  • EKG
  • Venipuncture

Accomplishments

  • Deans list Award (All through my MA program)
  • Perfect Attendance Award (All through my MA program)

Certification

  • Nurse Delegation
  • Home Care Aide License
  • Developmental Disabilities Specialty Training
  • Dementia Specialty Training
  • Mental Health Specialty Training
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Timeline

Direct Support Specialist

Saquoyas
09.2024 - Current

HCA

A Place to Call Home
02.2023 - 02.2024

Project Manager

360 Sheet Metal
02.2021 - 02.2022

High School Diploma -

Hudson's Bay

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant -

Charter College

CCMA - Medicine

Externship

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