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Briana Miller

Colorado Springs,Colorado

Summary

Sympathtic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

CDASS
Colorado Springs, Colorado
06.2023 - Current
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.

Hospice Aide

Linda Rivera
Colorado Springs, Colorado
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
  • Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
  • Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
  • Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
  • Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.

Health Technician

Colorado Springs School District Eleven
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2017 - 02.2023
  • Recorded patient vital signs, documenting information into medical charts.
  • Disposed of potentially hazardous biological material and contaminated supplies.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other school departments.
  • Developed procedures for data management.
  • Conducted research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
  • Recommended changes to improve computer or information systems.
  • Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
  • Coded data or other information.
  • Assisted in training technicians and other staff members.
  • Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
  • Administered and documented medications to students.
  • Kept well-documented notes regarding all students who came through the nurse's office.
  • Provided general first aid as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
05-2004

Skills

  • Compassionate client care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Patient Companionship
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Documentation
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Time Management
  • First aid and safety
  • Supportive Companionship
  • Housekeeping
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Daily living assistance
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Elderly Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Emotional Support
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Client Transportation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Medication Administration
  • Strong Ethics

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Hospice Aide

Linda Rivera
08.2023 - 09.2023

Caregiver

CDASS
06.2023 - Current

Health Technician

Colorado Springs School District Eleven
08.2017 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Colorado College

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