Courtney Gainey
Columbia,SC
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
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Home Manager
United Cerebral Palsy Of South Carolina
West Columbia, SC
04.2023 - Current
- Provided direct supervision and support for staff members to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Performed daily assessments of client behavior changes or physical health status.
- Planned weekly menus based on nutritional requirements of each resident and maintained food inventory levels accordingly.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists to provide comprehensive care services for clients.
- Handled administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
- Adhered strictly to confidentiality guidelines regarding client information at all times.
- Served as a liaison between families and guardians and agency staff ensuring proper communication among all parties involved.
- Recruited, hired, trained and supervised new personnel within the facility according to state regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of client attendance, progress notes, medications, and incident reports.
- Encouraged residents to independently interact with others, make decisions and participate in community activities.
- Initiated positive relationships with residents, staff and other individuals by being respectful, actively listening, and asking appropriate questions.
- Scheduled residents' appointment and provided transportation to physician and therapy visits.
- Resolved concerns regarding staff, residents, and care to maintain standards throughout group home.
- Supervised staff training and development by acting as role model and instructing staff on how to appropriately interact with residents.
- Created work schedule in advance, promoting adequate coverage for shifts.
- Instituted systems to oversee proper storage and disposal of medications and residents' nutritional needs and special diets.
Direct Support Professional
United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina
West Columbia, SC
06.2020 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
CNA
PruittHealth
Blythewood, SC
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Medication Aide
The Crossings- Assisted Living Facility
Columbia, SC
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed routine inventory control checks of drugs stored in unit drug boxes or carts.
- Ordered drug supplies from pharmacy as needed for patient care needs.
- Prepared and distributed medications according to physician's instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Adhered strictly to established policies, procedures and protocols related to medication administration.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
- Maintained accurate medication records for each patient.
- Verified the identity of the patient receiving medication prior to administration.
- Administered scheduled drugs under direct supervision of licensed nurse.
Caregiver
ComForCare
Columbia, SC
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
Columbia, SC01-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SCSome College (No Degree) - Biology
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SCSkills
- Exemplary communication skills
- Emergency Preparedness
- Schedule Management
- Policy and procedure implementation
- Activity Planning
- Staffing
- Client Transportation
- Professional relationships
- Medication Management
- Crisis Management
- Client direct care
- Behavioral support
- Employee Performance Management
- Administrative duties
- Scheduling
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Med Tech
- First Aide/CPR certified
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Group Home Manager
United Cerebral Palsy Of South Carolina
04.2023 - Current
CNA
PruittHealth
01.2023 - 05.2023
Medication Aide
The Crossings- Assisted Living Facility
07.2021 - 11.2022
Direct Support Professional
United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina
06.2020 - Current
Caregiver
ComForCare
05.2016 - 09.2017
Diploma - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education
Midlands Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Charleston Southern University
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Med Tech
- First Aide/CPR certified
- BLS
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