Amy Patrick
Saint John,IN
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional providing quality customer care in a variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Organized and dependable individual whom is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Compassionate team player with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Years of customer service, with a high rate of dependability, client satisfaction, and proven history of cultivating a strong positive rapport within employers and clients. Committed to maintaining and delivering quality service and unparalleled support in any professional setting. Hard working team player with expertise in completing various tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual, and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA-Private Duty Home Care
Myself
12.2011 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying any changes in condition and escalating concerns when necessary.
- Monitored patients vital signs, bathing, feeding, meal prep, cooking, doctor appointments, medications, prescription refills, outings, transportation, therapies, and maintained thorough contact and communication with any involved family members and physicians.
Home Health Aide-Skilled Medicare Visits
Alliance Home Health Agency
01.2010 - 09.2014
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and bathroom needs.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Worked closely with supervising RN, PT, and OT on the case for patient implemented care plans and doctors orders accordingly.
- Assessed the patient thoroughly each visit, and reported any new or abnormal findings immediately.
Home Health Aide-Skilled Medicare Visits
Home Health Providers
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Demonstrated adaptability within various home environments, adjusting care delivery strategies to accommodate unique patient preferences and living situations.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, to continue patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Home Health Care Aide
Elder Bridge Home Care
08.2007 - 01.2012
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Daily medication reminders were executed.
- Provided companionship reducing feelings loneliness isolation improving patient''s overall emotional wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying potential health issues early on for prompt intervention by medical professionals when necessary.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans, optimizing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Promoted patient mobility by assisting with exercises and ambulation, reducing the risk of injury or complications from prolonged immobility.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life and promoting independence.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks for patients, creating a clean and comfortable living environment conducive to healing.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within home settings resulting in reduced incidence of falls among elderly clients.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Little Company Of Mary Hospital
01.2006 - 11.2011
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
No Degree -
Moraine Valley College
Palos Hills, ILNo Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant Course
Moraine Valley College
Palos Hills, IL09.2005
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Inpatient Care
- Maintaining privacy
- Adaptable
- Healthcare ethics
- Specimen Collection
- Valid [State] driver's license
- Patient Relations
- Activity Planning
- Care plan implementation
- Preparing meals
- EMR / EHR
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Tracheostomy Care
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Attention to Detail
- Catheter Care
- Calm Under Stress
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Observation
- Client documentation
- Family Communication
- Infection Control
- Bedsore Prevention
- Patient Safety Management
- Behavior redirection
Timeline
CNA-Private Duty Home Care
Myself
12.2011 - Current
Home Health Aide-Skilled Medicare Visits
Home Health Providers
02.2011 - 04.2014
Home Health Aide-Skilled Medicare Visits
Alliance Home Health Agency
01.2010 - 09.2014
Home Health Care Aide
Elder Bridge Home Care
08.2007 - 01.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Little Company Of Mary Hospital
01.2006 - 11.2011
No Degree -
Moraine Valley College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant Course
Moraine Valley College