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Charlene Sisk

Orange City,FL

Summary

Proven caregiver with extensive experience in patient and child care, notably with Select Medical and private clients. Demonstrates reliability, emotional support, and first aid proficiency. Achieved significant improvements in patient comfort and safety through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in medication administration and fostering nurturing environments, ensuring high-quality care and positive outcomes. Eager always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Stay at Home Nanny

Self
05.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.

Caregiver

Robert Graham
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted client with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Engaged patient in conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Supported client with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.

PCT

GLC Group Blake Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.


This assignment was a traveling position .

Patient Care Technician

GLC Kendall Regional Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
  • Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
  • Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • 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.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer treatments.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • This job was also a traveling position, ICU TRAUMA BURN
  • Provided assistance to a team of nurses and other staff to change out bandages that at times was nearly whole body,

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

Select Medical
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort during their stay.
  • Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
  • Supported nursing staff by accurately obtaining and recording vital signs, promptly notifying nurses of any abnormal results.
  • Facilitated patient transfers, positioning, and mobility using proper body mechanics to prevent injury and ensure comfort.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to strict infection control protocols and regular room sanitization procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly changing situations, responding promptly to unforeseen patient needs or requests from the nursing staff.
  • Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to patients in various stages of recovery.
  • Performed non-invasive medical procedures such as blood glucose monitoring, wound care management, and catheter maintenance under nurse supervision.
  • Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to meet developmental needs of patients and recognized need for continuing development.
  • Offered direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments for patients in stable condition under general supervision of RN.
  • Attended in-service programs to complete ongoing and annual organizational and departmental requirements to promote highest standard of customer relations principles for patients, visitors and fellow staff members.
  • Streamlined nursing team communication by maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring timely response to changes in condition.
  • Provided emotional support for patients'' families by offering empathy, understanding their concerns,
  • Recognized patient and family reactions to hospitalization, illness, procedures and staff and initiated supportive measures.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance knowledge base for improved job performance.
  • 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.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Education

Associate of Science - Pct

Florida Technical College
DeLand, FL
02.2010

Associate of Science - Cma

Keiser University
Daytona Beach, FL
07.2003

GED -

Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
03.2000

Skills

  • Patience and understanding
  • Friendly
  • Reliability and Trustworthiness
  • Approachable
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Childcare
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Active listener
  • Valid Driver's License
  • First Aid Certified
  • Safety awareness
  • Housekeeping
  • Reliable transportation
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Basic clerical knowledge
  • Good Decision Making
  • Medication Administration
  • Appointment Scheduling

Timeline

Stay at Home Nanny

Self
05.2022 - Current

Caregiver

Robert Graham
03.2022 - Current

PCT

GLC Group Blake Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022

Patient Care Technician

GLC Kendall Regional Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2021

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

Select Medical
01.2018 - 12.2020

Associate of Science - Pct

Florida Technical College

Associate of Science - Cma

Keiser University

GED -

Daytona State College
Charlene Sisk