Dequavon Gully
St Louis,MO
Summary
Compassionate professional focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.
Experienced healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated professional.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Care Aide
Cedarhurst Senior Living
Springfield , ILLINOIS
10.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations within the residence hall.
- Developed positive relationships with all members of the Cedarhurst family
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the supervisor or nurse.
- Observed and documented changes in resident behavior.
- Assisted in transferring residents from beds to wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment as needed.
- Maintained a clean, safe and comfortable environment for the residents.
- Responded promptly to requests from residents for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Participated in staff meetings and provided input on resident care plans.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as changing linens, cleaning bathrooms and dusting furniture.
- Answered call bells promptly, communicated needs and concerns of residents to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
- Encouraged socialization among residents through group activities, events, outings when applicable.
- Supported residents' rights by maintaining confidentiality regarding medical information, care decisions, personal matters.
- Provided nutritional support by assisting with meal preparation and feeding when required.
- Assisted with ambulation using gait belts, canes or walkers as necessary.
- Ensured that all resident care is provided according to established policies and procedures.
- Reported any concerns about resident health status to the supervisor or nurse immediately.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities as designated in care plans.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Healthcare Supervisor
Davis an Paden
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
06.2015 - 08.2021
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures to ensure safety of patients and staff.
- Created and maintained patient records, including medical history, test results, treatments.
- Monitored the performance of healthcare personnel to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss their job duties and performance issues.
- Assigned tasks and monitored workflow in order to maximize efficiency of healthcare operations.
- Provided guidance on appropriate clinical practices to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Ensured that all employees were adequately trained for their roles in providing quality care for patients.
- Monitored and maintained supply of medical equipment, tools and accessories.
- Facilitated necessary changes to policies or procedures to improve operations.
- Conducted public relations activities on behalf of facility to promote medical services.
- Researched health center standards and guidelines to identify best practices and improvement opportunities.
- Facilitated consistency in delivery and quality of services by hiring and supervising top-notch employees.
- Inspected facilities and recommended building or equipment modifications to comply with access, safety and sanitation regulations.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
Health Care Assistant
Magnolia Hill Nursing Home
Madison, Wisconsin
01.2012 - 03.2015
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Organized medical records for patient care plans and ensured accuracy.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Administered medications orally or topically as prescribed by physician.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Skills
- Resident advocacy
- Privacy and confidentiality
- ADL support
- Household organization
- Social interaction
- Patient transportation
- Behavior documentation
- Transfer assistance
- Fall prevention
- Memory care
- Healthcare reporting
- Dressing assistance
- Meal assistance
- Positioning management
- Mental health care
- Toileting assistance
- Patient assistance
- Transfers
Timeline
Resident Care Aide
Cedarhurst Senior Living
10.2023 - Current
Healthcare Supervisor
Davis an Paden
06.2015 - 08.2021
Health Care Assistant
Magnolia Hill Nursing Home
01.2012 - 03.2015