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Angela Washington
Home Health Aide
Gary,IN
Summary
Professional caregiver with solid experience providing compassionate and efficient in-home support. Skilled in medication management, personal care, and patient mobility, ensuring optimal comfort and safety. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in delivering high-quality care.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
CMS
Mudlogger
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Self motivated
- Enhanced teamwork among crew members by promoting open communication channels and collaborative problem-solving techniques during high-pressure situations.
- Managed inventory levels for essential mudlogging supplies, minimizing downtime due to equipment shortages or delays.
- Trained new mudloggers on company protocols, safety procedures, and best practices for efficient job execution.
- Contributed to successful well completions through meticulous sample analysis and interpretation of downhole conditions.
- Assisted in troubleshooting drilling issues by correlating mudlog data with other wellsite information sources.
- Contributed to successful drilling projects by maintaining clean and organized workspaces, ensuring efficient workflow and minimal disruptions.
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Home Health Aide
06.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- 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.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- 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.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
State of South Carolina
Corrections Officer, Sergeant
02.2017 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
- Prevented contraband introduction through diligent cell searches and visitor screenings.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies..
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Safeguarded public safety by ensuring strict adherence to established policies governing the transportation of inmates between facilities or court proceedings.
- Developed a reputation for professionalism and integrity, serving as a role model for fellow officers in the performance of daily duties and adherence to ethical standards.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities while serving as shift supervisor, coordinating officer assignments, resolving conflicts among staff members, and providing feedback on performance evaluations.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
Union County Schools
Substitute Teacher, K-12
07.2016 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, helping them improve academic performance and gain confidence in their abilities.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
Pregnancy Aid Center
Lead Medical Assistant/Clinical Office Manager
12.2012 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits.
- Demonstrated expertise in specimen collection, and basic laboratory testing procedures to support accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
- Documented patient information in EMR and prepared paperwork for medical staff.
- Conducted regular quality assurance evaluations across all aspects of clinic operations to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
- Ensured patient satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing exceptional customer service.
- Collected co-payments from patients for visits and completed daily cash deposits to secure funds.
- Audited samples and refrigerated medications to verify freshness and remove any expired packages.
- Implemented effective inventory management strategies to ensure consistent availability of essential medical supplies for daily clinic operations.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Established strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing on medical supplies, ultimately lowering overall costs for the practice.
- Implemented strict protocols for maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with HIPAA regulations, protecting sensitive information from potential breaches.
- Maintained a safe and compliant work environment by diligently enforcing workplace safety regulations, hygiene protocols, and infection control measures.
- Led regular staff meetings to address concerns, share updates on office policies or procedures, and encourage open communication among team members.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Education
Piedmont Technical College, Greenwood, SC
No Degree from Physical Therapy Assistant
07-2028
University Overview
- Dean's List
- 3.9 GPA
Purdue University, Hammond, IN
Bachelor of Science from Biology/Pre-Med
12-2009
University Overview
- Dean's List (multiple semesters)
- Department of Biology Scholarship Recipient
- Math & Chess Club Member, Student Government, Student Mentor, Private Tutor, Student Study Assistant for Chemistry and Biology
Methodist Hosspitals, Merrillville, IN
Paramedic Certification from NREMT-Paramedic
05-1997
Davenport College, Merrillville, IN
Registered Medical Administrative Assistant from Medical Assistant
05-1991
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Activities of daily living (adls)
- Basic housekeeping
- Special needs care
- Emotional support and compassionate companionship
- Documentation and reporting
- Dementia/Sundowner's and Alzheimer's care
- HIPAA compliance
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Daily charting
- Toileting assistance
- assist with ambulation/fall prevention and lifting
- Crisis intervention/behavioral redirection
- Patient transport
- Medication organization/administration
Certification
- former NREMT-Paramedic, CCT- Paramedic
- former Nationally Certified Production Technician
- former Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- former Qualified Medication Aide
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Timeline
Mudlogger
CMS
01.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Home Instead Senior Care Home
06.2022 - 01.2023
Corrections Officer, Sergeant
State of South Carolina
02.2017 - 02.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Union County Schools
07.2016 - 09.2018
Lead Medical Assistant/Clinical Office Manager
Pregnancy Aid Center
12.2012 - 07.2016
- former NREMT-Paramedic, CCT- Paramedic
- former Nationally Certified Production Technician
- former Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- former Qualified Medication Aide
Piedmont Technical College
No Degree from Physical Therapy Assistant
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science from Biology/Pre-Med
Methodist Hosspitals
Paramedic Certification from NREMT-Paramedic
Davenport College
Registered Medical Administrative Assistant from Medical Assistant
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