Andrew Rehorn
Fairhope,AL
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care. Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth 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
Caregiver
East Alabama Mental Health
Lafayette, AL
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
Military Police Officer
Alabama Army National Guard
Alexander City, AL
02.2020 - Current
- Provided physical security and law enforcement services to military personnel, facilities, and resources.
- Conducted investigations of criminal activity related to the US military.
- Enforced applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and orders in accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
- Supervised military police activities including patrol operations, traffic control points, and special events.
- Gathered evidence at crime scenes; interviewed victims, witnesses, suspects.
- Prepared detailed reports on investigations and other police activities.
- Responded to emergency situations such as natural disasters or civil disturbances.
- Conducted random checks of personnel identification cards for security purposes.
- Monitored CCTV systems for suspicious activity or potential threats.
- Assisted in providing training for junior officers in areas such as use of force policy and proper investigative techniques.
- Performed inspections of work areas to ensure safety standards are met and maintained.
- Participated in daily briefings with senior command staff to discuss current operations and any new directives from higher headquarters.
- Maintained weapons qualifications through regular firearms training exercises.
- Developed plans for responding to terrorist incidents or other high-risk scenarios.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies during joint operations.
- Dispatched police units via radio communications system when necessary.
- Provided crowd control during large public events or demonstrations.
- Adhered to all state and federal laws while performing duties as a Military Police Officer.
- Conducted patrols of assigned areas on foot or by vehicle as needed.
- Managed law enforcement, criminal investigations, safety protocols and civil disturbances.
Patient Care Technician
East Alabama Medical Center
Valley , AL
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Valley, AL05-2020
Skills
- Progress Documentation
- Incident Reporting
- Basic Housekeeping
- ADL Assistance
- Basic nursing care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Mobility Assistance
- ADL support
- Emergency Response
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Services
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Clinical Training
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Conflict de-escalation
- Investigation documentation
- Crisis Management
- Intelligence Gathering
- Weapons training
- Defensive Tactics
- Conflict resolution techniques
Accomplishments
- Army Achievement Medal
Certification
- BLS
- CPR
- CPI
Timeline
Caregiver
East Alabama Mental Health
09.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
East Alabama Medical Center
05.2021 - 03.2023
Military Police Officer
Alabama Army National Guard
02.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
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