Jeffrey Nieman
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Professional caregiver with a strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QMAP CAREGIVER
Bonaventure Assisted Living
03.2025 - Current
- Assist the residents to and from the bathroom, change clients clothes, bathing, transporting to and from the dining room, administering medications to residents
GROUNDSKEEPER
Estate at Woodmen Ridge
06.2016 - Current
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
CAREGIVER
Right At Home Realty
04.2015 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
10.1985 - 07.2014
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
- Assisted in preparation and maintenance of patient charts, documenting all care given.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Inspected equipment for defects and completed basic repairs.
- Supported office operations by expertly handling administrative needs.
- Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.
- Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
Education
Did Not Complete - Nursing
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, ILQMAP - QMAP
QMAP Training
Colorado Springs, CO06.2025
High School Diploma - General Studies
Tinley Park High School
Tinley Park, IL06.1978
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Plan Adherence
- Compassionate client care
- Meal Preparation
- Incident Reporting
- Behavioral Management
- ADL Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Companionship
- HIPAA Compliance
- Basic Housekeeping
- Patient Care
- Problem-Solving
- Behavior redirection
Certification
QMAP CPR BASIC FIRST AID
Timeline
QMAP CAREGIVER
Bonaventure Assisted Living
03.2025 - Current
GROUNDSKEEPER
Estate at Woodmen Ridge
06.2016 - Current
CAREGIVER
Right At Home Realty
04.2015 - Current
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
10.1985 - 07.2014
QMAP - QMAP
QMAP Training
High School Diploma - General Studies
Tinley Park High School
Did Not Complete - Nursing
South Suburban College of Cook County