Barbara Sturgis
Family Advocate and Case Manager
Morganton,NC
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Caregiving, Family Advocacy, and Case Management with a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Compassionate Professional with a solid background in advocating for families. Successfully supported clients through challenging situations by providing guidance and connecting them with community resources. Demonstrated ability to build trust and communicate effectively to address and resolve family issues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Advocate & Case Manager
Your Healing Touch, LLC
Mentor, OH
04.2024 - Current
- Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
Caregiver
There's No Place Like Home
Mentor, OH
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking
- Provided basic care for elderly patient, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters
- Cultivated amiable relationships with over 6 residents, resulting in strong overall patient happiness and emotional well-being
Personal Care Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic - Main Campus
Cleveland, OH
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Achieved high customer satisfaction for skills used, duties performed, and professional attitude as well as compassionate care that was given
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds
- Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
Education
BS in Psychology, Sport Cooaching and Performance - Psychology and Coaching
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2019
Associate of Arts - General Education
Clarks Summit University
PA1991
Skills
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient/family focused
- Professional bedside manner
- Hospice philosophy understanding
- Boxing coach
- Performance improvements
- Verbal and written communication
- Exercise planning
- Motivational techniques
- Healthy lifestyle role model
- Responsible and reliable
Timeline
Family Advocate & Case Manager
Your Healing Touch, LLC
04.2024 - Current
Caregiver
There's No Place Like Home
10.2016 - 11.2017
Personal Care Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic - Main Campus
08.2014 - 09.2016
BS in Psychology, Sport Cooaching and Performance - Psychology and Coaching
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts - General Education
Clarks Summit University
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