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Caroline Pongo

Caroline Pongo

Fort Collins,CO

Summary


Experienced QMap and caregiver providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

QMap/Senior Caregiver

Brookdale Assisted Living
10.2024 - Current
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized resident environment
  • Assist with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
  • Provide safe mobility support to help residents move around personal and public spaces
  • Offering companionship and kindness
  • Interact with residents and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
  • Document medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
  • Monitor medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
  • Prepare medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Count and record medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
  • Identify and report medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
  • Review medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
  • Assist in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
  • Reorder medication to maintain adequate supply.
  • Documenting residents information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Complete activities of daily living for residents unable to self-care, and assist those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Change linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for residents health and satisfaction.
  • Maintain residents stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Follow directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.

Elderly Caregiver

Home watch Caregivers
12.2023 - 10.2024
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
  • Assisted individuals with daily tasks and activities such as bathing, toileting, dressing and personal hygiene
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions
  • Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel
  • Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client
  • Laundered items changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency

Caregiver

Sewell Family
02.2020 - 08.2022
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being

Education

Business Management -

Midlands State University
11.2014

Qualified Medication Administration Personnel

Colorado QMAP Training Online

CPR Certification

Brookdale Assisted Living

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Daily living assistance
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Condition tracking
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient care
  • Resident support
  • Records updating
  • Patient observation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Medication storage
  • Compassionate Caregiving

Additional Information - Driver License

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

QMap/Senior Caregiver

Brookdale Assisted Living
10.2024 - Current

Elderly Caregiver

Home watch Caregivers
12.2023 - 10.2024

Caregiver

Sewell Family
02.2020 - 08.2022

Business Management -

Midlands State University

Qualified Medication Administration Personnel

Colorado QMAP Training Online

CPR Certification

Brookdale Assisted Living

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