Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Angela Rudkin

Summary

Committed to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort, and dignity, a dedicated Home Health Aide with extensive experience in direct patient care and recordkeeping. Provided quality care to elderly, disabled, and chronically ill individuals. Expertise lies in assisting with the diverse needs of clientele, utilizing a strong knowledge of emotional, physical, and social support strategies. Equipped with exceptional problem-solving abilities, a strong willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Ready to make a positive impact in the lives of those served.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Private Care

In Home Caregiver
04.2024 - 02.2025

Job overview


  • Traveled to patients' home to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep hospice care team and family updated.
  • Provided bedside care, ambulation, ADLs, meal preparation, medication routines, transport, companionship and safety.
  • Advocated for patients' well-being by participating in care plan meetings and offering valuable insights based on firsthand experience with the patient's needs.

Southside Unlimited

Employment Coach/Office Assistant to the Director
08.2022 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Managed a diverse caseload of clients with differing needs and backgrounds, ensuring personalized attention and support.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of client needs, strengths, and barriers to employment, informing tailored support plans.
  • Empowered individuals through self-assessment exercises that identified unique strengths and areas for growth within the workforce.
  • Reduced the duration of unemployment for clients by effectively matching their skills with available job opportunities.
  • Assisted clients in crafting effective resumes and cover letters, leading to more interviews and job offers.
  • Collaborated with local employers to create job opportunities for clients, fostering strong community partnerships.
  • Coordinated with external agencies to ensure holistic support for clients facing additional challenges such as mental health issues or disabilities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones while adhering to deadlines and budgets set forth by the director.
  • Generated reports and typed letters in Word, Excel, Google documents and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
  • Reduced workload for the director by taking on additional responsibilities such as drafting correspondence, creating presentations, and preparing briefing materials.

Craig Cares - Sacramento Senior Home Care

Certified Nursing Assistant
04.2020 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • 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.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Roseville Point Health And Wellness Center

Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2020 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering call lights.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in an electronic health record.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation for patient caseload
  • Supported needs of 25+ residents under short and long-term care.

Caraway Health Institute

CNA Program
01.2019 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Part of a program at this institute to earn my certification as a CNA
  • This included study on how to take blood pressure manually, check pulse, charting of patients, proper ways of how to lift and move patients with proper lifts, instruction to proper cleanliness, and how to clean patients
  • Certificate #: 01150009
  • Part of a program at this institute to earn my certification as a CNA
  • This included study on how to take blood pressure manually, check pulse, charting of patients, proper ways of how to lift and move patients with proper lifts, instruction to proper cleanliness, and how to clean patients
  • Certificate #: 01150009

Choices Person Centered Services

In-Home Care Provider
01.2016 - 12.2019

Job overview


  • Delivered top-notch care to adults with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses and/or injuries.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Transported individuals to events, activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

Education

Caraway Health Institute
Sacramento, CA

from Nursing
09-2019

University Overview

Completion of a certificate program earning my license as a CNA. This included study on how to take blood pressure, check vital statistics, patient charting, how to identify and report patient changes to nursing staff, how to safely move patients using different lift mechanisms.


State Certification # 01150009

2019


Skills

  • Supportive Patient Care
  • Implementation of Care Strategies
  • Patient documentation and condition monitoring
  • Incontinence Management
  • End-of-Life Support
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Specialized Care for Developmental Disabilities
  • Assistance With ADLs
  • Medication Management
  • Patient Appointment Management
  • Safe Patient Transport
  • Emergency Response Skills
  • Knowledge of Medical Terms and Instruments

Accomplishments

  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) & Restraint Training Certified, 01/01/15
  • Above the Line Recognition, 01/01/12
  • J. Russell Kent Award, 01/01/12
  • NCPI Crisis Conflict Resolution Training, 01/01/11



Certification


  • End of Life Doula Doulagivers Institute 07/2024
  • Reiki Practitioner Level 2 Lupita Arroyo Reiki Master 09/2024

Timeline

In Home Caregiver

Private Care
04.2024 - 02.2025

Employment Coach/Office Assistant to the Director

Southside Unlimited
08.2022 - 03.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Craig Cares - Sacramento Senior Home Care
04.2020 - 08.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Roseville Point Health And Wellness Center
01.2020 - 12.2020

CNA Program

Caraway Health Institute
01.2019 - 12.2019

In-Home Care Provider

Choices Person Centered Services
01.2016 - 12.2019

Caraway Health Institute

from Nursing
Angela Rudkin