Dakotah Sellers
Dothan,AL
Summary
Dedicated PCA with proven expertise in patient care and emotional support, honed at Southeast Health Medical Center. Excelled in providing compassionate care, ensuring patient safety, and promoting independence through effective daily living assistance. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and infection control, significantly enhancing patient wellbeing. Demonstrated commitment to continuous education and adherence to HIPAA standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Southeast Health Medical Center
Dothan, AL
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Taking patients vital signs
- Charting
CNA
Wesley‘s Place
Dothan, AL
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
CNA
Wesley‘s Place
Dothan, AL
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Education
General Studies
Samson High
Samson, AL05.2010
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Emotional Support
- Dementia Care
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Meal Preparation
- End of life care
- Continuing education
- Diabetes management
- Nutrition monitoring
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Transfer Techniques
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Observation
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Services
- Infection control standards
- Infection prevention
- Healthy meal preparation
- Qualified in patient transport
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Catheter Care
- Sterilization techniques
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Data Collection
- Patient Education
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Information Protection
- Calm Under Stress
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Patient-focused care
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Patient Care
- Attention to Detail
- Light Housekeeping
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient relationship building
- Patient Safety Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Companionship and emotional support
- Behavior redirection
- CPR Certification
- Recording vital signs
- Family Communication
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient Care Quality
- Oral Hygiene
- Collecting vital signs
- Patient Assessments
- Transporting patients
- Preparing meals
- CPR/AED
- Electronic Charting
- Infection Control
- Patient Positioning
- Nutrition and Diet
- Supporting personal needs
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Injury Prevention
Timeline
PCA
Southeast Health Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
CNA
Wesley‘s Place
04.2023 - 10.2023
CNA
Wesley‘s Place
11.2021 - 08.2022
General Studies
Samson High