Brandy McGee
Jacksonville,AR
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Caregiver with background in providing personalized patient care. Experience includes assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, administering medication, and developing care plans tailored to individual needs. Possess strong communication skills for coordinating with healthcare professionals and families to deliver optimal patient care. Previous roles have demonstrated ability to improve patient comfort and quality of life while adhering to safety protocols.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
White River Area Agency On Aging
Searcy, Arkansas
09.2021 - Current
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physician or nurse.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support for walking, transferring from bed to chair.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed dietary needs and monitored food intake of assigned patients.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client; changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, washing dishes, laundry.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations when necessary.
- Developed individualized care plans based on assessments of clients' needs and preferences.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations involving assigned patients.
- Actively listened to concerns expressed by family members concerning their loved one's condition or treatment plan.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
Server
Outback Steakhouse
Conway , AR
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
- Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
CNA
The Lakes of Maumelle
Maumelle , Arkansas
05.2012 - 10.2016
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
CNA
Beebe Retirement Center
Beebe, Arkansas
07.2005 - 08.2012
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Server
Perkins Family Restaurant
Fort Myers, Florida
04.2000 - 05.2002
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
- Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Cashier
Huckbees Convenient Store
Bauxite, Arkansas
08.1999 - 05.2000
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Cashier
Harvest Foods
Benton, Arkansas
04.1996 - 11.1997
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
Education
Cabot High School
Cabot05-2000
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Chronic disease management
- Compassionate care
- Meal preparation
- Palliative care
- Hospice care
- Emotional support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia care
- Fall prevention
- Nutrition management
- Medical equipment operation
- Client documentation
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Care plan assessment
- Documentation
- Medical charting
- Medical terminology and equipment
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
White River Area Agency On Aging
09.2021 - Current
Server
Outback Steakhouse
03.2019 - 05.2020
CNA
The Lakes of Maumelle
05.2012 - 10.2016
CNA
Beebe Retirement Center
07.2005 - 08.2012
Server
Perkins Family Restaurant
04.2000 - 05.2002
Cashier
Huckbees Convenient Store
08.1999 - 05.2000
Cashier
Harvest Foods
04.1996 - 11.1997
Cabot High School