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Christi Praag

Kaysville

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Aide

Ovation Hospice
Midvale
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Attended educational programs designed to enhance professional development.
  • Compiled detailed documentation related to patient care services rendered.
  • Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
  • Provided companionship to patients while encouraging them to remain active within their limitations.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.

Home Health Aide

Aspire Home Health & Hospice Utah
Taylorsville
01.2021 - 07.2024
  • Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
  • Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
  • Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.

Therapeutic Recreation Director

Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Millcreek
10.2016 - 01.2021
  • Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care plans and goals.
  • Supervised staff in providing recreational activities for clients with physical, cognitive or emotional impairments.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Organized field trips and other special events to provide enjoyable experiences for clients.

Education

High School Diploma -

East High School
Salt Lake City, UT
05-1997

Skills

  • Toileting assistance
  • Infectious disease protocols
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Medication administration
  • Bed transfers
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Dressing assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Catheter care
  • End-of-life care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Pressure ulcer prevention
  • Activity planning
  • Assessment skills
  • Budgetary oversight
  • Effective customer communication
  • Scheduling and calendaring
  • Therapeutic activities
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability
  • Time management abilities

Timeline

Hospice Aide

Ovation Hospice
07.2024 - Current

Home Health Aide

Aspire Home Health & Hospice Utah
01.2021 - 07.2024

Therapeutic Recreation Director

Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
10.2016 - 01.2021

High School Diploma -

East High School

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