Destiny Bowers
Lexington,NC
Summary
Dedicated PCA with extensive experience at Piedmont Crossing Retirement, proficient in emotional support and vital signs monitoring. Excelled in enhancing patient independence and wellbeing, significantly reducing infection risks. Known for compassionate care and strong patient-family relationships, consistently achieving positive outcomes. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and emergency response, ensuring optimal patient safety and confidentiality.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Piedmont Crossing Retirement
- 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.
PCA
Comfront Keepers
07.2023 - 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.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
PCA
Millard Ridge Assisted Living
11.2024 - 01.2025
- 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.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Pharmacy Clerk
Walgreens
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Verified prescription information prior to entry in pharmacy computer system.
- Established and maintained patient profiles, updating organizational database with current information.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Processed payments, returns and exchanges using pharmacy POS system to accurately manage transactions.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Dental Assistant
Southwestern College
Sylva, NC03.2025
Diploma -
Lexington Senior High School
Lexington, NC06.2017
Skills
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency response
- Meal preparation
- Infection control
- Continuing education
- Nutrition monitoring
- Medical terminology
- Medication reminders
- Patient documentation
- Care plan implementation
- Rehabilitation support
- Feeding assistance
- CPR certification
- Basic life support
- Corrective action planning
- Documenting behaviors
Timeline
PCA
Millard Ridge Assisted Living
11.2024 - 01.2025
PCA
Comfront Keepers
07.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Clerk
Walgreens
11.2020 - 07.2021
PCA
Piedmont Crossing Retirement
Graduate Certificate - Dental Assistant
Southwestern College
Diploma -
Lexington Senior High School
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