CHARLOTTE HARPER
Aberdeen,SD
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through personalized care and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in accurately documenting patient needs and advocating for individuals with disabilities and the elderly, ensuring a high standard of care and safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Durable Medical Equipment Specialist
Sanford health equip
Aberdeen, South Dakota
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared accurate documentation for insurance claims to ensure timely processing of durable medical equipment services.
- Guided customers in selecting durable medical equipment tailored to their needs, enhancing their overall satisfaction with services.
CNA
Aberdeen Health & Rehabilitation
Aberdeen, SD
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Direct Support Provider
Aspire Inc
Aspire, SD
08.2011 - 04.2023
- Provided personal care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene routines.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Advocated for client needs and preferences in various settings.
PRN CNA
Bethesda
Bethesda, SD
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Provided personal care as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Personal Assistant for residents
long-term care facilities
Worked for individuals with
illnesses, autism, and elderly populations. - Transferred with use of Hoyer lift, E-Z stands, and
sliding boards. I am open to discussing my extended work in this area.
PRN CNA
Aberdeen Health & Rehabilitation
Aberdeen, SD
02.2011 - 06.2012
- Provided personal care as a Certified Nursing Assistant for residents in long-term care facilities
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
CNA
Mother Joseph Manor
Mother Joseph Manor, SD
10.2008 - 06.2011
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
CNA/Home Health Aid
Live Home
Live Home, SD
08.2007 - 09.2008
- Provided personal care as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Home
Health Aid and Personal Assistant clients in their homes. - Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for clients.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding client care and progress updates.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to improve clients' mental well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including bathing and grooming.
Education
Graduate of City Academy Charter School - Certified Nursing Assistant, High School Diploma
Saint Paul Technical College
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Customer relationship management
- Quality assurance
- Documentation preparation
- Insurance claims processing
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Electronic charting
- Positioning patients
- Oxygen therapy
- Inpatient care
- Urinary catheter care
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
Health Care Experience
Provided personal care as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aid and Personal Assistant for residents and clients in long term care facilities, in home care and group homes. I have worked for individuals with physical disabilities (including quads and paraplegics), developmentally disabled, those with mental illnesses, autism and elderly populations. I provide bathing, dressing, transferring with use of Hoyer lift, E-Z stands and sliding boards, as well as assistance with medication administration
Timeline
Durable Medical Equipment Specialist
Sanford health equip
01.2024 - Current
CNA
Aberdeen Health & Rehabilitation
05.2023 - 12.2024
Direct Support Provider
Aspire Inc
08.2011 - 04.2023
PRN CNA
Bethesda
07.2011 - 06.2012
PRN CNA
Aberdeen Health & Rehabilitation
02.2011 - 06.2012
CNA
Mother Joseph Manor
10.2008 - 06.2011
CNA/Home Health Aid
Live Home
08.2007 - 09.2008
Graduate of City Academy Charter School - Certified Nursing Assistant, High School Diploma
Saint Paul Technical College