Bailey Slaymaker
Palmyra,PA
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Assistant with background in providing quality patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and medical support tasks. Highlight strengths in patient communication, health education, and maintaining a safe environment for patients. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through effective teamwork, uplifting patient morale, and streamlining office procedures for efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Excentia Human Services
Lancaster, PA
08.2015 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care while positively interacting with patients' family members.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing and dressing.
- Observed and reported changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient cases and best practices.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician, both orally and topically.
- Maintained cleanliness of work environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in charts and communicated updates to care team.
- Supported mobility exercises for immobile patients under guidance of therapists.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
- Managed the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Implemented strategies that improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Lancaster, PA12-2025
Certificate - Nursing Aide
Harrisburg Area Community College
Lancaster, PA11-2022
Certificate - Adult And Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer
American Red Cross
08-2022
Certificate - Medication Administration Trainer
Department of Human Services
Pennsylvania09-2022
Certificate - Medication Administration
Department of Human Services
Pennsylvania10-2015
Certificate - Certified Investigator
The Office of Developmental Programs
01-2023
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Chronic disease management
- Empathy and understanding
- Patient comfort
- Organizational skills
- Client documentation
- Observation documentation
- Medication assistance
- Multitasking ability
- Emotional support
- Patient advocacy
- EMR management
- Patient management
- Cultural sensitivity
- Patient-centered care
- Patient positioning
- Care monitoring
- Quality assurance
- Geriatric care
- CPR/AED certification
- Medication reconciliation
Accomplishments
- Employee of the year award 2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Excentia Human Services
08.2015 - Current
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Certificate - Nursing Aide
Harrisburg Area Community College
Certificate - Adult And Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer
American Red Cross
Certificate - Medication Administration Trainer
Department of Human Services
Certificate - Medication Administration
Department of Human Services
Certificate - Certified Investigator
The Office of Developmental Programs
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