Crystal Gordon
Willis,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at Modoc Medical, I excel in delivering compassionate care and maintaining meticulous medical records. Leveraging skills in daily living assistance and empathetic communication, I've significantly enhanced patient well-being and safety. My dedication to healthcare excellence is demonstrated through my ability to foster patient trust and streamline care documentation processes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Care Planning Institute
Clearlake, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Modoc Medical
Alturas, CA
03.2024 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Na -
Elsie Allen High School
Santa Rosa, CA08.2022
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping
- Housekeeping tasks
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Medical record-keeping
- Documentation
- Client documentation
- Compassionate communication
- Care plan assessment
- Medical office administration
Certification
First aid
Cpr
Timeline
Caregiver
Care Planning Institute
10.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Modoc Medical
03.2024 - 08.2024
Na -
Elsie Allen High School