Deshawonte Cooley
Hazlehurst,MS
Summary
Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Experienced Caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
PCA/ Personal Care Assistant
First Choice Homemaker Services
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
CNA
Pine Crest Guest Home
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Crew Member
KFC/Taco Bell
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Supported great dining and meal experiences for guests.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Cooked batches of food according to standard recipes.
- Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and measuring.
- Backed up servers by setting up trays and completing some food deliveries.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
Education
CE Career Center
Hazlehurst, MS12.2022
Hazlehurst High School
Hazlehurst, MS05.2017
Skills
- Time Management
- First Aid Certification
- Dependable and Responsible
- HIPAA Compliance
- Bedside Care
- Personal Care Assistance
- ADLs Assistance
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Client Education
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Independent Thinking
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Strong Ethics
- Multitasking and Organization
- Household Management
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Schedule Maintenance
- Skills Development
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Wound Care
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
PCA/ Personal Care Assistant
First Choice Homemaker Services
05.2021 - 09.2021
CNA
Pine Crest Guest Home
06.2018 - 08.2021
Crew Member
KFC/Taco Bell
02.2015 - 01.2018
CE Career Center
Hazlehurst High School
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