Chiquita Mizell
Franklin,VA
Summary
Compassionate PCA with experience at The Village at Woods Edge, skilled in dementia care and behavioral management. Enhanced patient comfort and independence through attentive support and effective communication. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and maintaining a safe environment, ensuring high-quality care and satisfaction for patients and their families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
The Village at Woods Edge
05.2024 - Current
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
PCA/ Med Tech
Better Care Family Homes
10.2015 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
Education
Medical Administrative Assistant - Health Administration
Everest College
ChesapeakeSkills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Meal preparation
- Infection control
- Transfer techniques
- Daily living assistance
- Medication reminders
- Safety awareness
- Patient documentation
- Family support
- Range of motion exercises
- Feeding assistance
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- ADL support
- Patient positioning
- Patient services
Certification
PCA through Jones Pharmacy LLC
Medication Aide 68 hours certified through Jones Pharmacy LLC
Timeline
PCA
The Village at Woods Edge
05.2024 - Current
PCA/ Med Tech
Better Care Family Homes
10.2015 - 03.2024
Medical Administrative Assistant - Health Administration
Everest College
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