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Briana Rawls

Country Club Hills,IL

Summary

Hello, my name is Briana Rawls, and I've been working in healthcare for almost 4 years now. I am an experienced caregiver who is dedicated to fostering client health and comfort by assisting with daily activities and health maintenance. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. My background includes education in the field of medical assisting and I am well versed in measuring vitals, preparing, and drawing blood samples as well as preparing treatment rooms for examinations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Caregiver

United Hospice
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on their specific needs.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication methods to establish trust and rapport with patients.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Assisted with transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or other mobility devices when necessary.
  • Recognized signs of distress in patients and acted appropriately according to protocol.
  • Maintained a safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in condition to supervisor.
  • Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.

Caregiver

Charter Senior Living - the Cottages of New Lenox
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.

Education

No Degree - Business Marketing

Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL

Medical Assistant

Midwestern Career College
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Mobility Assistance
  • Vital signs
  • Personal care assistance
  • Medical Documentation
  • Patient Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Medical Equipment Operation
  • Policies and guidelines
  • Phlebotomy
  • Electrocardiography (EKG)
  • Customer Service
  • Hospice Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Quick problem solver

Timeline

Hospice Caregiver

United Hospice
03.2023 - Current

Caregiver

Charter Senior Living - the Cottages of New Lenox
05.2021 - 09.2022

No Degree - Business Marketing

Prairie State College

Medical Assistant

Midwestern Career College

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