Deloris Brandon
Memphis,TN
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Hospice Nurse
NurseCompetency
St Louis, MO
09.2017 - 10.2023
- Responded promptly and effectively to emergency situations within scope of practice guidelines.
- Participated in educational programs and in-services designed to keep abreast of current trends in palliative medicine.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician.
Live-In Caregiver
NurseCompetency
St Louis, MO, MO
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements.
- Helped develop individual plans for treatments based on the doctor's orders.
Caretaker
Nurse Next Door Senior Home Care Services
St Louis, MO, MO
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times.
- Followed established safety procedures while performing all tasks related to caretaking duties.
- Mixed water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
Home Health Nurse
Caregiver Home Instead Senior Care
Tupelo , MS
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
Education
GED -
Roosevelt High School
St Louis, MO05-2016
Skills
- Continuity of care
- Home health services
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Physician collaboration
- Care coordination
- Nutritional counseling
- Elderly care
- Flexible schedule
- Direct patient care
- PPE usage
- Care plan adherence
- Active listening
- Patient companionship
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Daily living assistance
- Patient mobility assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Medical record-keeping
- Resident empowerment
- Lifting and transferring
- Safety awareness
- Compassionate care
- Client documentation
- Team collaboration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient care and companionship
- Clinical quality program standards
- Patient assessments
- Incapacitation care
- First aid and safety
- Social interaction
- End-of-life care
Timeline
Live-In Caregiver
NurseCompetency
08.2020 - 08.2023
Caretaker
Nurse Next Door Senior Home Care Services
12.2019 - 12.2022
Home Health Nurse
Caregiver Home Instead Senior Care
12.2018 - 12.2020
Home Health Hospice Nurse
NurseCompetency
09.2017 - 10.2023
GED -
Roosevelt High School