Barbara Nelson
Tomball,TX
Summary
Dedicated PCA with proven expertise in personal hygiene assistance and emotional support, honed at HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball. Excelled in fostering patient independence, significantly enhancing patient comfort and safety. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and dementia care, contributing to optimal patient outcomes. Achievements include reducing infection risks and improving patient satisfaction through attentive care and support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
Hospital Housekeeper
HHS Environmental Services
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Interacted with hospital staff, patients, and families to demonstrate good customer service techniques.
- Utilized chemicals and cleaning equipment to meet facility's predetermined sanitation and cleanliness quality standards.
- Performed deep-cleaning tasks on a regular basis to maintain optimal cleanliness levels throughout the entire facility.
- Enhanced infection control efforts through thorough disinfection of high-touch surfaces and patient rooms.
- Contributed to efficient hospital operations by promptly responding to housekeeping requests and emergencies.
PCA
Diversified Assessment & Therapy Services
04.2013 - 08.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Transport patient to and from scheduled doctor appointments.
Education
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Collins Career And Technical College
Chesapeake, OH11-2011
No Degree - Secretarial Sciences/Office Administration
Ohio Valley Christian University
Parkersburg, WV05-1984
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Hoyer Lift
- Sara Steady
- Gait Belt
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding assistance
- CPR certification
- Basic life support
- Foley Care
Timeline
PCA
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
10.2022 - 11.2024
Hospital Housekeeper
HHS Environmental Services
02.2022 - 10.2022
PCA
Diversified Assessment & Therapy Services
04.2013 - 08.2017
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Collins Career And Technical College
No Degree - Secretarial Sciences/Office Administration
Ohio Valley Christian University
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