Francine Patterson
Chiefland
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing compassionate and effective support across various settings. Expertise includes personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy, ensuring a holistic approach to patient well-being. Proven ability to collaborate seamlessly with healthcare teams while adapting to dynamic environments, consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining operational efficiency. Recognized for reliability, empathy, and a strong commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Gt Independence
Gainesville, FL
03.2026 - Current
- Provided compassionate care and support to clients with diverse needs, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring safety and comfort in their home environments.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to address specific client requirements.
- Monitored and documented client progress, adapting care strategies to improve health outcomes consistently.
- Implemented efficient scheduling processes for caregiver assignments, optimizing resource allocation across services.
Certified Phlebotomist
Steady Hand Mobile Lab
02.2021 - Current
- Conducted daily laboratory maintenance, including cleaning, and organizing. Performed quality control tests on incoming and outgoing materials to ensure safety standards were met. Collected specimens from patients for testing in the laboratory setting. Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards. Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing. Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Verified patient information prior to specimen collection. Helped clinical staff during patient visits. Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients. Processed samples accurately and efficiently. Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials. Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists. Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Home Health Aide
On Point Healthcare
Trenton, FL
08.2015 - 01.2026
- Provided direct care and support to residents in a group home setting. Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation. Developed individualized service plans for each resident and monitored progress. Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines. Maintained accurate records of clients' medical information and treatment plans. Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed. Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs. Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene. Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly. Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families, and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness. Protected patient, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics. Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns. Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating, and turning over and positioning patients.
Direct Care Staff
Sunrise Community
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Performed daily cleaning tasks including dusting, mopping, and vacuuming floors; washing walls, windows, and countertops; sanitizing bathrooms and replenishing supplies. Maintained accurate records of all cleaning activities, such as areas cleaned, and materials used. Provided routine maintenance to equipment, such as changing vacuum bags, filters, and brushes. Transported trash and other waste material to designated disposal areas. Followed safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment for staff members and visitors. Inspected rooms for cleanliness prior to guest arrival. Cleaned spills promptly with appropriate products in accordance with established procedures. Assisted with special projects related to housekeeping duties as assigned by supervisor. Disinfected surfaces using approved chemicals according to safety regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chiefland Middle High School
Chiefland, FL05.2012
Skills
- Blood collection - Expert
- Specimen Preparation - Expert
- Infection Control - Expert
- Paperwork Processing - Expert
- Donor screening - Expert
- Venipuncture - Expert
- Anatomy and physiology - Expert
- Medical Records Management - Expert
- Sanitation and sterilization - Expert
- Therapeutic phlebotomy - Expert
- HIPAA Compliance - Expert
- Diagnostic Testing - Expert
- Staff Management - Expert
- Patient Care - Expert
- Medical terminology knowledge - Expert
- Direct Patient Care - Expert
- Venipuncture Expertise - Expert
- Patient care planning - Expert
- Indirect Patient Care - Expert
- Patient support - Expert
- Assessment - Expert
- Patient Care Monitoring - Expert
- Patient Care Assignments - Expert
- Patient care administration - Expert
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Supportive companionship
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Behavioral management
- Medication management
- Documentation
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Special needs care
- Client documentation
- Heavy lifting
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- Patient management
- ADL assistance
- Client transportation
- Incident reporting
- End-of-life care
- Care plan management
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Progress documentation
- Patient assessments
- Complex Problem-solving
- Care plan adherence
- Records management
- PPE usage
- Transportation services
- [Language] fluency
- Records maintenance
- Chronic illness management
- Medical office administration
Certification
- Certified medical assistant, IV certification, HHA, phlebotomist
Languages
English
Timeline
Caregiver
Gt Independence
03.2026 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist
Steady Hand Mobile Lab
02.2021 - Current
Direct Care Staff
Sunrise Community
04.2018 - 06.2018
Home Health Aide
On Point Healthcare
08.2015 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Chiefland Middle High School