Erin Gaw
La Marque
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Bay Wind Nursing Home, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient independence and satisfaction through effective communication and personalized support. Skilled in meal preparation and committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while fostering a positive healing environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Kim Astin
09.2009 - 07.2014
- 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.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- 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.
CNA
Bay Wind Nursing Home
01.2008 - 09.2009
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Team Leader Manager
Papa John's Pizza
06.1997 - 04.2001
- Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence, and decreasing escalations to executive office.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and setting clear performance expectations.
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
- Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental objectives with overall company vision.
- Stayed calm, collected and logical during stressful moments to identify and implement optimal solutions.
- Established a culture of accountability within the team, resulting in higher levels of individual responsibility towards achieving organizational goals.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their roles by delegating tasks appropriately, resulting in heightened job satisfaction.
Education
CNA - CNA
Health Initiatives
Galveston, TX12.2006
GED - Basic
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX05.2000
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Care plan management
- Recording vital signs
- State Driver's license
- Toileting assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Hospice care
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Kim Astin
09.2009 - 07.2014
CNA
Bay Wind Nursing Home
01.2008 - 09.2009
Team Leader Manager
Papa John's Pizza
06.1997 - 04.2001
CNA - CNA
Health Initiatives
GED - Basic
College of The Mainland
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