Diana Coyle Toogood

• Assured dementia care residents' needs were met. Arranged resident activities. Individualized patient care plans. Developed alternative communication skills.

Work with patients in their homes and our day center. Helping with activities of daily living and also reporting to the care team and charting daily. Also according to the doctors orders taking specimens for testing while.

• Maintained a clean, organized environment to promote client well-being.
• Educated clients and families on health management strategies and resources.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans.
• Administered prescribed medications and managed medical equipment usage.
• Monitored and documented client health status and changes in condition.
• Trained new aides on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
• Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
• Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
• Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
• Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
• Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
• Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
• Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
• Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.

• Provided CNA care to all levels of need.

• Provided assistance with ADLs to retired and active Sisters of Divine Providence.

• Traveled to various healthcare facilities to provide needed CNA care.

• Complete scheduling of all RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Interact daily with staffing agencies that support St. John’s staff shortages. Track and document employee attendance records. Verify time and attendance invoices for agency usage. Review credentials for approval of agency employees. Assess needs daily, weekly, and monthly to provide best staffing possible for patient care while keeping costs down.

• Assisted the nursing staff in all aspects of patient care. Worked one on one with up to 15 patients daily. Prepared inpatients for their appointments in radiology, therapy, etc. Assessed for changes in patient behavior or status. Computer based documenting.

• Gave physical, emotional, and personal support to long term care patients. Trained new hires and volunteers. Gave care in all aspects that improved quality of life for long term patients.