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Brittany Hunt

White Bear Lake,MN

Summary

At Comfort Services LLC, I leveraged my expertise in patient care and emotional support to enhance patient wellbeing and safety. Skilled in infection prevention and providing compassionate care, I developed personalized care plans and improved patient satisfaction, fostering trust and rapport with both patients and their families.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA/HHA

Comfort Services LLC
11.2009 - 01.2017
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
  • Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
  • Performed wound care and dressing changes, facilitating timely healing and recovery.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Education

Diploma - General

Thomas Edison Senior High School
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Behavioral Management
  • Emotional Support
  • Dementia Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Transfer Techniques
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Patient Observation
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Patient Services
  • Infection control standards
  • Infection prevention
  • Healthy meal preparation
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Calm Under Stress
  • Time Management
  • Care Monitoring
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • Patient-focused care
  • Personal Care Aide (PCA)
  • Patient Care
  • Attention to Detail
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Patient relationship building
  • Room Cleaning and Restocking
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Patient Care Quality
  • Oral Hygiene

Timeline

PCA/HHA

Comfort Services LLC
11.2009 - 01.2017

Diploma - General

Thomas Edison Senior High School

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