Felicia Whitfield
Bronx,United States
Summary
Professional healthcare worker with strong background in patient care, medical procedures, and healthcare support. Focused on team collaboration and achieving optimal results in dynamic medical environment. Skilled in patient monitoring, administering medication, and maintaining accurate medical records. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to providing high-quality care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
People Care Holdings
09.2013 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
Medical/Shift Supervisor
St.Michaels Home
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Bronx EOC
2467 Jerome Ave GED -
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.2018
Certified Home Health Aide - CHHA
El Barrio
New York, NY07.2013
Certification
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
- NYS Certified Medical Assistant
- (CPR)
- EKG & Phlebotomy
Timeline
Medical/Shift Supervisor
St.Michaels Home
09.2022 - 08.2023
Home Health Aide
People Care Holdings
09.2013 - Current
GED -
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
Certified Home Health Aide - CHHA
El Barrio
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Bronx EOC
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