Faye Thompson
Rose Hill,KS
Summary
Healthcare professional with robust background in delivering high-quality patient care in home settings. Adept at fostering supportive environment and ensuring patient comfort. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing care requirements. Proficient in patient care, medication management, and emotional support.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Progressive Home Health and Hospice
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained detailed records of patient care and progress.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Implemented care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated clients and families on health management strategies.
- Trained new aides in caregiving best practices and organizational protocols.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Skills
Victor Valley High School- VictorVill California
Certification
- Home Health Aide
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Progressive Home Health and Hospice