Caperisha Thorn

Joint and Spine Patient Care Tech

Luminis Health

07.2017 - Current

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measured their vital signs, weight, and height
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies
Showed patients to examination rooms and prepared them for the physician
Authorized prescription refills and provided prescription information to pharmacies
Explained treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients
Collected blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, logged the specimens, and prepared them for testing
Assisted physician with physical exams and other treatments
Scheduled appointments according to patients’ needs and allotted enough time for the physician to meet those needs
Home Health Care/Assisted Living
Assisted with daily living activities and meals and assisted customers in and out of bed
Handled and served patients, assuring patients safety
Assisted with application of simple clean dressings, slings, and stocking under direction of an LPN or RN
Cleaned and sterilized patients’ equipment and performed other requested duties
Answered customer call light and provided direct care to acutely ill patients
Completed records of customer’s oral intake and output
Assisted with daily living activities and meals and assisted patient with daily hygiene
Changed Foley bags and briefs and provided skin treatments
Transported patients to various testing areas or appointments
Charted activities of daily living and notified nurses of changes
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Discussed non-privacy related issues with family members
Kept charge nurse abreast of all pertinent matters and retrieved patient reports from previous shift nurse
Charted and updated patient information records
Cleaned and dressed wounds
Responsible for drawing blood samples and submitting to laboratory
Assisted patients with cooking, light housekeeping and keeping track of personal finances.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Supported needs of residents/ patients under long-term care.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Provided care to patients throughout the lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and culture.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facilities.