Diane Stoll
Grand Island
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide and Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Elderwood At Grand Island, enhancing patient well-being through expert patient care and compassionate companionship. Achieved a 40% reduction in patient falls by implementing safety measures. Skilled in personal hygiene assistance and adept at fostering patient independence, demonstrating exceptional empathy and attention to detail.
Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients.
Professional caregiver with solid experience providing compassionate and efficient in-home support. Skilled in medication management, personal care, and patient mobility, ensuring optimal comfort and safety. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in delivering high-quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Personal Care Giver: Billie Ambrusko
Grand Island, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, linen changes, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood At Grand Island
2850 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island, NY
08.2019 - 09.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Cashier
TOPS MarketLLC
2140 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island NY
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
LA Webber Jr./Sr. High School
Lyndonville, NYCertified Nursing Assistant
CNA Course Through Elderwood
Grand Island, NY11-2019
Skills
- Patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Dressing and grooming
- Companionship provision
- Appointment scheduling
- Toileting support
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Laundry services
- Housekeeping
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Personal Care Giver: Billie Ambrusko
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood At Grand Island
08.2019 - 09.2024
Cashier
TOPS MarketLLC
02.2017 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
LA Webber Jr./Sr. High School
Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA Course Through Elderwood