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Elizabeth Berry

Elizabeth Berry

Carrollton,OH

Summary

With a compassionate approach and a solid background in home health care and nursing, demonstrated at Home Is Where The Heart Is and Carroll Golden Age Retreat, I excel in patient care and clinical documentation. My proficiency in aseptic techniques and ability to forge professional relationships have significantly enhanced patient well-being and recovery processes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Care Provider

Home Is Where The Heart Is
01.2018 - Current
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal reasons.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Carroll Golden Age Retreat
05.2005 - 12.2017
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics administered catheters.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.

Education

Certificate Of License Practical Nurse - Nursing

Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH
05.2004

Skills

  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Quality Program Protocols
  • Research Prowess
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Dietary Needs
  • Dietary Guidelines
  • Personal Companionship
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Logging Information
  • Progress Documentation
  • Patient Care
  • Knowledge of State Regulations
  • Client Requirements
  • Client Documentation
  • Mobility Support
  • Household Chores
  • Home Health and Hospice
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Meal Preparation
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Clinical Documentation and Reporting
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Observational Skills
  • Injection Administration
  • Patient Transportation
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Behavioral Management
  • Family Support and Instruction
  • Professional Relationships
  • Direct Supervision
  • Emergency Situations
  • Observe Behaviors
  • Mobilization Support
  • Medical Reminders
  • Nutritional Knowledge
  • Status Updates
  • Oxygen Initiation
  • Daily Charting
  • Mental Stimulation
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Sanitizing Surfaces
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • High Blood Pressure Management
  • Client Consulting
  • Wheelchair Support

Certification

Licensed Practical Nursing nineteen plus years.

Timeline

Home Health Care Provider

Home Is Where The Heart Is
01.2018 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Carroll Golden Age Retreat
05.2005 - 12.2017

Certificate Of License Practical Nurse - Nursing

Eastern Gateway Community College

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