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Brandy Keenom

Farmersville,CA

Summary

Seasoned caregiver with extensive experience at In Home Support Services, demonstrating exceptional skills in medication coordination and compassionate client care. Excelled in providing end-of-life support and ensuring HIPAA compliance, significantly enhancing patient well-being. Renowned for strong ethics and effective communication, adept at fostering patient advocacy and nutrition management.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

In Home Support Services
Visalia, CA
01.2020 - 10.2023
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.

Emergency Room Admitting Clerk

Sonora Regional Medical Center
Sonora, CA
02.2005 - 11.2007
  • Greeted patients upon arrival to the ER and provided them with necessary forms to complete.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential patient information.
  • Prepared medical records for admission into the ER system.
  • Verified insurance coverage, collected co-pays, and completed paperwork associated with patient admissions.
  • Communicated effectively with other departments within the hospital to ensure smooth transition of care from ER to other units and departments.

Education

Liberal Arts-Health Science - Pre-RN 3.66 GPA 50 Units

College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA
06-2025

Certificate of Completion - Certified Nurse Assistant

College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA
08-2024

Skills

  • Medication coordination
  • Compassionate client care
  • Documentation
  • Time management
  • End-of-life care
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Incident reporting
  • Daily living assistance
  • Direct patient care
  • Strong ethics
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Physical therapy support
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medication administration
  • Patient advocacy
  • Nutrition
  • Elderly care
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Incapacitation care
  • Alzheimer's care
  • PPE usage
  • ADL assistance
  • Personal hygiene assistance

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Basic Life Support

Timeline

Caregiver

In Home Support Services
01.2020 - 10.2023

Emergency Room Admitting Clerk

Sonora Regional Medical Center
02.2005 - 11.2007

Liberal Arts-Health Science - Pre-RN 3.66 GPA 50 Units

College of the Sequoias

Certificate of Completion - Certified Nurse Assistant

College of The Sequoias
Brandy Keenom