Esme Gabriella Haydon
Rochester,Minnesota
Summary
Hospice and patient care professional with experience in hospice, hospital, and senior living settings. Handles personal care, vital signs, documentation, scheduling support, and interdisciplinary communication while maintaining patient safety, comfort, and dignity. Known for training new aides and managing 5–10 visits per day during higher census periods.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Aide
Seasons Hospice
Rochester, Minnesota
11.2024 - Current
- Provide direct personal care to hospice patients, including bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, and assistance with activities of daily living.
- Assist with transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and mobility while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
- Obtain and document vital signs, observe patient conditions, and report changes or concerns to nursing staff.
- Monitor skin integrity and assist with wound and skin care within training, competency, and delegated responsibilities.
- Support pressure injury prevention and follow infection-control and patient-safety practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life transitions, ensuring compassionate care.
- Collaborate with nurses, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Coordinated patient visit schedules based on individual needs and preferences to enhance care delivery.
- Communicate additional visit needs involving aides, nurses, and social workers.
- Document patient care using WellSky electronic medical record software.
- Trained and oriented five newly hired hospice aides on responsibilities, workflows, and patient care standards.
- Participate in ongoing professional education covering hospice care, dementia, wound care, and patient safety.
- Full-time | 40 hours per week
Patient Care Assistant – Gastroenterology Department
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided direct patient care in a hospital-based gastroenterology department.
- Supported patients with personal hygiene, daily living activities, and comfort needs, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Obtained and documented vital signs and blood glucose measurements.
- Assisted with transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and mobility.
- Monitored patients for condition changes, promptly communicating concerns to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Maintained patient safety and supported infection-prevention practices.
- Utilized Epic electronic health record software.
- Coordinated with nurses and healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care and improve service delivery.
- Approximately 0.8 FTE | 32 hours per week
Server
Sugar Loaf Senior Living
Winona, Minnesota
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Delivered dining services and resident support in senior living community, enhancing quality of life for individuals in memory care unit.
- Supported residents during meals, ensuring dignity and comfort while fostering a positive dining experience.
- Collaborated with facility staff to address resident needs and streamline daily operations.
- Communicated with older adults, including individuals experiencing cognitive impairment.
- Served in a part-time capacity, focusing on providing quality assistance to residents. | Approximately 30 hours per week
Restaurant Server
2 Brothers
Winona, Minnesota
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Managed multiple tables and prioritized customer requests in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.
- Utilized communication, teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills to enhance guest experience.
- Worked part-time, averaging 30 hours weekly in a fast-paced restaurant
Restaurant Server
Newt's
Rochester, Minnesota
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume restaurant, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Handled customer orders and requests with precision, ensuring timely and accurate service.
- Coordinated with coworkers to streamline operations, contributing to a smoother workflow.
- Worked part-time in a busy restaurant for about 30 hours weekly.
Education
Nursing prerequisite and general education coursework -
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester, Minnesota01-2026
General education coursework -
Winona State University
Winona, Minnesota01-2022
High School Diploma -
Mayo High School
Rochester, Minnesota01-2020
Skills
- Patient care
- Hospice care
- Compassionate care
- End-of-life care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Transfer techniques
- Ambulation and exercise assistance
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Vital signs
- Assessment of vital signs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Symptom control
- Infection control
- Patient safety
- Clinical documentation
- Care records oversight
- Electronic charting
- WellSky EMR system
- Epic EHR system
- Patient scheduling coordination
- Healthcare administrative support
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Continuing education
- Policies and guidelines
- Terminally ill patient care
- Oxygen therapy
- Diabetic care
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Recordkeeping
- Recordkeeping
- Medication administration
Certification
- Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry – Current; expiration September 15, 2028.
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), including CPR – expiration May 31, 2028.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience training and orienting newly hired hospice aides.
- Experience supporting patients and families during end-of-life care.
- Experience in both hospital-based and community hospice environments.
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Seasons Hospice
11.2024 - Current
Restaurant Server
2 Brothers
08.2023 - 05.2024
Restaurant Server
Newt's
01.2023 - 01.2024
Patient Care Assistant – Gastroenterology Department
Mayo Clinic
04.2022 - 08.2022
Server
Sugar Loaf Senior Living
01.2021 - 04.2023
Nursing prerequisite and general education coursework -
Rochester Community and Technical College
General education coursework -
Winona State University
High School Diploma -
Mayo High School