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Elma Jones
Nurse
New Orleans,LA
Overview
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lady Elorna
Caregiver for All Kinds of Patients
01.2009 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Bath & Body Works
Sales Associate
03.2006 - 12.2009
Job overview
St. Claude Hospital
Registered Nurse Intern
10.1995 - 08.2005
Job overview
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for potential improvement and suggesting evidence-based solutions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Streamlined documentation processes by effectively utilizing electronic health records systems to track patient progress.
- Ensured adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff members.
- Enhanced continuity of care among shifts through detailed hand-off reports that outlined critical information regarding the patients' conditions.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while balancing multiple responsibilities such as direct patient care, charting, and collaborating with healthcare team members.
- Supported clinical instructors by demonstrating proper nursing techniques and assisting fellow interns in skill development.
- Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nurses.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments during initial admission process leading to accurate diagnosis.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores with attentive listening, clear communication, and timely response to concerns or requests.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications as prescribed.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and their families, offering emotional support and education on treatment plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge instructions and follow-up care recommendations.
- Facilitated effective communication with patients'' families, providing education on care plans, medications, and available resources.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and coordination of care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Charity At School.Of NursingsNew Orleans, LA
MBA from Nurse RN Master Degree
06.1979
University Overview
Skills
Elderly care
Basic housekeeping
Patient companionship
Patient care
Mobility assistance
Meal preparation
Personal hygiene assistance
Verbal and written communication skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Incident reporting
First aid and safety
Time management
Behavioral management
Progress documentation
Emotional support
Dependable and responsible
Team collaboration
Documentation
Chronic disease management
Daily living assistance
Timeline
Caregiver for All Kinds of Patients
Lady Elorna
01.2009 - 04.2024
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
03.2006 - 12.2009
Registered Nurse Intern
St. Claude Hospital
10.1995 - 08.2005
Charity At School.Of Nursings
MBA from Nurse RN Master Degree