Anita Savage
Hampton
Summary
Dedicated CNA and owner at Across Borders Home Health and Hospice Care, skilled in patient advocacy and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and effective care strategies, fostering independence and dignity. Successfully managed operations while building strong client relationships, resulting in increased referrals and repeat business.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/ Owner
Across Borders Home Health and Hospice Care.
02.2017 - 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.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Education
No Degree - Applied Science in Funeral Service
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VASkills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Toileting assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Bedside manner
- Patient-focused care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Certified CPR,AED, First Aid.
Timeline
CNA/ Owner
Across Borders Home Health and Hospice Care.
02.2017 - Current
No Degree - Applied Science in Funeral Service
Tidewater Community College
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