Carlee Terry
Moulton,AL
Summary
Dedicated PCA with proven expertise in patient care and emotional support, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. Excelled in maintaining hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and providing compassionate care, significantly enhancing patient wellbeing. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and emergency response, ensuring optimal patient safety and privacy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient comfort and independence through attentive, results-driven practices. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Decatur Morgan Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Supported the physical therapy process by guiding patients through prescribed exercises under therapist supervision.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Lawrence High School
Trinity, AL05.2021
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Emotional Support
- Dementia Care
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Meal Preparation
- End of life care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Transfer Techniques
- Seizure Precautions
- Feeding Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Mobility Assistance
- ADL support
- Infection prevention
- Catheter Care
- Calm Under Stress
- Time Management
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Patient Care
- Recording vital signs
- CPR Certification
- Oral Hygiene
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Electronic Charting
- First Aid Certification
- Patient Positioning
- Vital signs
- Wound Care
Accomplishments
I went from working as a regular employee to being able to train new employees in less that a year. Received The "Bee award" for extraordinary care.
Timeline
PCA
Decatur Morgan Hospital
07.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
East Lawrence High School
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