Fatuma Omar
Galloway,OH
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Parkland Memorial Hospital, excelling in compassionate care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while fostering emotional support. Skilled in daily living assistance and infection control, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with HIPAA standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Dallas Texas
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported healthcare team in implementing care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide emotional support.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
PCT
Mill Run Rehabilitation Center
Dallas Texas
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to promote hygiene.
- Supported rehabilitation exercises under the guidance of physical therapists.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care protocols.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
Health Care Assistant
Sunrise Home Health
07.2012 - 09.2014
- Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety of clients.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston High School
Arlington Texas No Degree -
Arlington Career Trade School
Grand Prairie, TXSkills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control
- Daily living assistance
- Safety awareness
- Patient documentation
- Mobility support
- Feeding assistance
- CPR certification
- Patient services
- Catheter care
Timeline
PCA
Parkland Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2020
PCT
Mill Run Rehabilitation Center
12.2015 - 12.2016
Health Care Assistant
Sunrise Home Health
07.2012 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston High School
No Degree -
Arlington Career Trade School