Casondra Allen
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Skilled PCA with extensive healthcare experience and dedication to patient physical and mental needs while displaying optimal patient care and support. Budget-conscious and efficient with excellent interpersonal organizational, and communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Freedom Care
Buffalo, NY
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Restocked home frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Patient Care Assistant
Buffalo Home Care
Buffalo, NY
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
Patient Care Assistant
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Dallas, TX
02.2017 - 11.2020
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Obtained vital signs and collected biological samples to assist with diagnostic testing and ongoing assessments.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Star Christian Academy
Houston, TX08-2012
Skills
- ADL Support
- Safety Protocols
- Infection Control
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Vital Signs Documentation
- OSHA Compliance
- Risk Management
- Organizational Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- Post-mortem care
- Room Preparation
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Freedom Care
06.2021 - 12.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Buffalo Home Care
01.2020 - 05.2021
Patient Care Assistant
Parkland Memorial Hospital
02.2017 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
North Star Christian Academy
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