Colleen Walters
Bath,PA
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with a proven track record at Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc., excelling in vital signs monitoring and documentation. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills to enhance patient care and safety, fostering independence and dignity for all patients while maintaining a clean and organized environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care assistance, ensuring comfort and dignity for all patients.
- Administered medication as prescribed, maintaining accurate records to support health outcomes.
- Conducted regular health monitoring, promptly reporting any changes in patient conditions to healthcare professionals.
- Supported patients with mobility assistance, promoting independence and safety during daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported findings, assisting healthcare professionals in ongoing patient assessments.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, linen changes, sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping, ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Contractor/Owner
Wbmaintenance LLC
02.2017 - 11.2020
- Coordinated project timelines and resource allocation to ensure timely completion of contracts.
- Implemented operational improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced costs.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors, securing favorable terms for the business.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Created spotless surfaces by dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Cashier
Carnegie Deli
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
Warehouse Shipping Clerk
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
03.2013 - 02.2016
- Expedited order fulfillment, using advanced organizational skills to prioritize high-priority shipments efficiently.
- Upgraded existing filing systems, creating an easily accessible repository of essential documentation related to all aspects of warehouse shipping activities.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive work environment that promoted collaboration and productivity among team members.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces, contributing to a safer and more efficient warehouse environment for all staff members involved in shipping operations.
- Improved workflow with consistent adherence to safety regulations and guidelines within the warehouse environment.
- Assisted in the development of departmental goals, actively working to achieve those targets through diligent execution of daily tasks and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Contributed to loss prevention efforts by conducting routine audits of inventory levels and reporting any discrepancies immediately.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northampton Area School District
Northampton, PASkills
- Documentation
- Care plan adherence
- Vital signs monitoring
- Housekeeping
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Quick learner
- Excellent communication
- Problem- Solving
- Multitasking
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Contractor/Owner
Wbmaintenance LLC
02.2017 - 11.2020
Cashier
Carnegie Deli
11.2016 - 12.2017
Warehouse Shipping Clerk
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
03.2013 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Northampton Area School District