Hannah Szymkowiak
Amherst
Summary
I am a caregiver with experience at Whispering Pines, skilled in providing compassionate patient care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client independence and well-being through effective time management and relationship building. Proficient in monitoring vital signs and implementing safety measures, ensuring optimal health outcomes for clients.
Thrives in supportive and compassionate settings, looking to transition into new field. Developed strong communication and empathy skills, along with ability to manage daily care routines effectively. Aims to bring these transferrable skills to new role, contributing to positive and caring environment.
Offering nurturing and supportive disposition, eager to learn and develop in caregiving environment. Brings willingness to quickly acquire essential patient care techniques and communication skills. Ready to use and develop empathy and organizational skills in your Respiratory Therapist Assistant role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver/Medtech
Whispering Pines
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house and managed laundry
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mid State Technical College
Marshfield05-2026
High School Diploma -
Tomorrow River School District
Amherst, WI05-2024
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Strong ethics
- Relationship building
- First aid and safety
Accomplishments
- Achieved good grades throughout high school which lead to receiving multiple scholarships.
Timeline
Caregiver/Medtech
Whispering Pines
11.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mid State Technical College
High School Diploma -
Tomorrow River School District
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