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April Waller

April Waller

Altavista,VA

Summary

Compassionate PCA with extensive experience at Care Advantage, Inc., skilled in vital signs monitoring and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence while collaborating with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans. Committed to maintaining a safe environment and fostering strong relationships with patients and families.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Pca

Care Advantage, Inc.
11.2023 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while ensuring the continued well-being of their loved one.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
  • Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques and disease management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health.
  • Performed wound care and dressing changes, facilitating timely healing and recovery.
  • Supported the physical therapy process by guiding patients through prescribed exercises under therapist supervision.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Stocking Associate

Food Lion
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Enhanced store organization by accurately stocking shelves and maintaining inventory control.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Examined and inspected stock items for defects and reported damages to supervisor.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Organized merchandise on floor, priced items with scan gun and switched price tickets according to promotional sales and sale expiration dates.
  • Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.

Line Worker

Tri Tech Labs
04.2017 - 10.2017
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily quotas and improve overall productivity on the line.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Adapted quickly to changing production schedules, effectively managing workload to meet deadlines consistently.
  • Mastered various roles within the assembly line, showcasing versatility and adaptability that contributed to increased operational efficiency.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by strictly following safety protocols and participating in relevant training programs.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting work hours or tasks according to fluctuating production needs or emergencies.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.

Picking Packer

J.Crew
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Reduced packing errors by consistently double-checking orders and ensuring correct items were included.
  • Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage, or shipment off-site.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to safety protocols and reducing workplace accidents.
  • Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
  • Increased order accuracy with thorough attention to detail when reading and following pick lists.
  • Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline the picking process, resulting in improved productivity.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates by diligently inspecting packages for damages before shipping, minimizing returns due to faulty products.
  • Picked and packed order items.
  • Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
  • Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.

Education

Heritage High School
Lynchburg, VA

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Emotional support
  • Dementia care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Meal preparation
  • Emergency response
  • Diabetes management
  • Daily living assistance
  • Medication reminders
  • Mobility support
  • Family support
  • Client advocacy
  • Feeding assistance
  • Healthy meal preparation
  • Qualified in patient transport
  • Health monitoring
  • Care monitoring
  • Direct patient care
  • Light housekeeping
  • Patient relationship building
  • Patient safety management
  • Heavy lifting
  • Room cleaning and restocking
  • Recording vital signs

Timeline

Pca

Care Advantage, Inc.
11.2023 - Current

Stocking Associate

Food Lion
09.2023 - 11.2023

Line Worker

Tri Tech Labs
04.2017 - 10.2017

Picking Packer

J.Crew
08.2015 - 12.2015

Heritage High School

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