Courtney Pittman
Onalaska,WI
Summary
With a proven track record at Inclusa, I excel in compassionate caregiving and patient management, enhancing clients well-being. My expertise includes vital monitoring and fostering strong relationships, and ensuring high-quality care. Leveraged compassionate caregiving and first aid certification to improve client health outcomes. Excelled in patient assessments and medication management, boosting independence for individuals with disabilities. Skilled in building trusting relationships and ensuring safety, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Person First
Holmen, WI
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyles through nutritional planning and physical activities, improving clients' overall well-being.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Inclusa
La Crosse, WI
07.2015 - 08.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI10.2014
Generals -
Holmen High School
Holmen, WI03.2014
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Client documentation
- Medication Administration
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety requirements
- Direct Patient Care
- Transportation
- Patient Care
- Disability Awareness
- Client Transportation
- Patient Management
- Progress Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Transportation Assistance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Fast Learner
- Medication Management
- Ability to Lift
- Attentive to People
- Decision-Making
- Clear Communication
- Relationship Building
- Supportive Personality
- Meal Preparation
- Wound Care
- Caring Companionship
- Personal Care Worker (PCW)
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
- Direct Care Aide
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Person First
06.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Inclusa
07.2015 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Western Technical College
Generals -
Holmen High School