Diana Poe
Hazelwood,MO
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Aide with proven expertise in compassionate patient support and mobility assistance, honed at Compassionate Care Right at Home LLC. Skilled in catheter preparation and providing emotional support, I excel in delivering high-quality care, achieving patient satisfaction, and maintaining HIPAA compliance. My commitment to enhancing patient wellness and recovery is unwavering.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Aide
Compassionate Care Right at home LLC
Saint Louis, MO
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored and observed patients to accurately records changes in condition and reaction to medications and treatment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Transported patients safely using wheelchairs or stretchers when necessary.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Participated in team meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices for patient care.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and followed proper safety protocols at all times.
- Organized activities that encourage socialization among residents in long-term care facility.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Served snacks and beverages per instructions from nursing staff.
- Provided compassionate care and clear communication in dealing with issues of death and dying.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Comforted patients and provided reassurance and encouragement.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Observed residents' behavior closely to detect any changes in mood or physical condition that require further medical attention.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines at all times.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Prepared meals for patients according to their dietary requirements.
- Encouraged family members to be involved in their loved one's care plan whenever possible.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing as requested by the physician.
- Helped organize recreational activities for residents such as board games or arts and crafts projects.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Provided patient care, including bathing and dressing.
- Assisted with transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted nurses in providing medical treatments as directed by physicians.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Nurse Assistant
TCH IHS LLC
Saint Louis, MO
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Cleaned up spills quickly using proper safety precautions while wearing protective gear when necessary.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Ensured that medical equipment was properly maintained and functioning correctly.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
Saint Louis , MO
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow to minimize wait times.
- Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent infection and cross-contamination during blood collection.
- Ensured the cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment and work area.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Input medical and insurance information into database for inclusion in patient records.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using a variety of collection techniques and equipment.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beaumont High School
Saint Louis,Mo06-2002
Skills
- Compassionate Patient Support
- Mobility support
- Companionship and emotional support
- Catheter change and preparation
- Basic life support
- General housekeeping
Timeline
Nurse Aide
Compassionate Care Right at home LLC
06.2023 - Current
Nurse Assistant
TCH IHS LLC
01.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
07.2019 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Beaumont High School
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