Corayma Cureton
Carthage,TX
Summary
Dependable professional with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Robert Browning
Carthage , TX
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
CNA
Carthage healthcare
Carthage , TX
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carthage High School
Carthage , TX05-2015
Skills
- Quality program protocols
- Medical care support
- Client safety and first aid
- Emotional companionship
- Data confidentiality
- Behavior redirection
- Time management
- Mobility support
- First aid and CPR
- Nutrition monitoring
- Documentation and reporting
- Patient assistance
- Transportation services
- Social interaction
- Meal preparation
- Care plan assessment
- Daily living assistance
- Patient care
- Fall prevention
- Active listening
- Empathy and patience
- Clear communication
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Robert Browning
10.2023 - Current
CNA
Carthage healthcare
03.2021 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Carthage High School