CARLA CORNELISON

Work History

Private Home Health Care

Huntsville, AL

10.2012 - Current

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and COPD.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, living areas, and assisted with cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Brookdale Senior Living Memory Care

Owens Cross Roads, AL

08.2021 - 01.2022

Duties include assisting memory-impaired residents with daily tasks
Distributing personal supplies
Assisting Business Office Coordinator, Sales Manager, Activities Director, Clinical Staff and the Executive Director.
Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Monitored premises, screened visitors and updated logs.
Scheduled interviews and appointments for Executive Director
Sorted and distributed office mail
Generated forms and flyers for company events. Typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.

Elk River Health And Nursing Center Of Ardmore

Ardmore, TN

11.2020 - 07.2021

Working closely with theonsite social worker, human resources, and office manager to help care for residents and run the facility.
Assisted in housekeeping and dietary departments when needed.
One on one resident counseling, interviewing, and problem-solving
Office work such as answering phones, filing, and marketing support.
Arranging medical transportation for resident appointments.
Updating and organizing patient charts.
Secured housing, medical care, and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
Assessed cognitive abilities, physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide the best possible guidance to clients.
Prepared a variety of different written communications, notes, reports, and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.