Bianca Mercado
Middletown,CT
Summary
Accomplished Home Health Aide with a proven track record of providing compassionate care and support to patients, as evidenced by successful tenure with R. Pikulski. Skilled in medication administration and emotional support, excelling in patient advocacy and care plan assessment. Demonstrates a strong ability to communicate effectively, ensuring optimal patient care and family satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Home Heath Aide
R. Pikulski
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of patients wife.
- Provided range of motion for circulation and mobility of joints.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discussed observations with patients wife and next shifts.
- Offered patient and his wife emotional support and worked closely to ensure the best plan of care was in place.
- Operated respiratory machines, feeding pump, and ventilator for consistent supportive care.
- Provided oral and bodily hygiene daily.
- Assisted with Hoyer lift usage to monitor weight and transfer to chair when needed.
- Accompanied to doctors appointments and managed medical appointments via zoom calls for non verbal patient.
- Support through end of life care at home.
Private Home Health Aide
J. Lawson
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided medication reminders and administered medication’s when needed under the direction of patient’s wife.
- Provided ADLs and incontinence care.
- Kept up with household chores including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning commode, organizing personal items, cooking and providing breakfast and lunch.
- Assisted with ambulation with use of a gate belt and other necessary exercises under the direction of PT.
- Supported patient and his wife through life changes and care plan with attention to emotional support during his end stages of life.
- Communicated detailed changes to wife and nursing agency promptly and effectively.
Education
CNA Certification -
Middlesex Community College - Middletown
Middletown, CT10.2018
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring and documentation
- Housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Mobility support
- Patient transportation
- Care plan assessment
- Promt detailed Communication
- Medication Administration
- Physical therapy support
- CT Driver's License
- Chronic Disease Management
- Elder Care
- Basic Housekeeping
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Emotional Support and Companionship
- Decision-Making/ Patient advocacy
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Family Support and Instruction
- Heavy Lifting
- Familiarity with medical machinery for pulmonary patients
- Medical terminology
Timeline
Private Home Heath Aide
R. Pikulski
11.2021 - 07.2024
Private Home Health Aide
J. Lawson
07.2020 - 11.2021
CNA Certification -
Middlesex Community College - Middletown
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