Elaine Wootson
Claymont,DE
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at The Residents of Chaddsford. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy, I excel in delivering exceptional care and support. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork, ensuring a respectful and empathetic environment for all clients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Medicine Technician
The Residents of Chaddsford
04.2023 - Current
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
RCA
the Residents of Chaddsford
04.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Driver
Pick Up & Go
Claymont, DE
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Dialysis
Wilmington , De
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
CNA
Assisi House
Aston, Pa
05.2014 - 06.2019
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
CNA
Bayada Home Health
Media , Pa
11.2010 - 09.2013
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
CNA
Fair Acres
Media , Pa
01.2009 - 11.2010
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
High School Diploma -
Strath Haven High School
Wallingford, PA06-2004
Certified Medical Assistant/Phebotomy/EKG -
Dawn Career Institute
Newark, DE 05.2025 - Current
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Critical thinking
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate communication
- Dressing assistance
- Emergency response
- Problem-solving
- Feeding assistance
- Medication assistance
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Health monitoring
- Infection control practices
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Toileting assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- End-of-life care
- Medication administration
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient advocacy
- Patient care
Contact Information
Elaine Wootson
2509 Garfield Ave Claymont De 19703
Mrsereid57@gmail.com
302-442-5494
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant/Phebotomy/EKG -
Dawn Career Institute
05.2025 - Current
Medicine Technician
The Residents of Chaddsford
04.2023 - Current
RCA
the Residents of Chaddsford
04.2023 - Current
Driver
Pick Up & Go
08.2020 - 02.2023
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Dialysis
06.2019 - 08.2020
CNA
Assisi House
05.2014 - 06.2019
CNA
Bayada Home Health
11.2010 - 09.2013
CNA
Fair Acres
01.2009 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Strath Haven High School