Harriette Alston
Leland,NC
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Alternative Family Living
Easter Seal
Wilmington, NC
03.2022 - Current
- Provide a safe, nurturing, and structured living environment for individuals with disabilities.
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication administration, and transportation.
- Implement and monitor individualized care plans and behavioral support plans.
- Foster social and community integration by supporting participation in community activities and events.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of care and progress notes.
- Communicate effectively with family members, healthcare providers, and other team members.
- Attend and participate in training sessions and team meetings.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Unit Clerk
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
02.1987 - 04.2017
- Manages the patient admission and discharge process for the unit.
- Helps patients fill out the necessary admission and discharge forms.
- Uses patient intake and electronic medical records (EMR) software.
- Schedules appointments, procedures, and transportation.
- Answers the phone and directs calls.
- Orders new supplies and equipment.
- Makes photocopies and faxes documents.
- Completes other administrative work as needed.
- Collaborates with medical and administrative staff.
- Maintains the confidentiality of all patient records.
- Follows all hospital policies and procedures.
Patient Care Assistant
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
02.1987 - 04.2017
- Takes vital signs and records this information on a medical chart
- Assists with the collection of lab specimens
- Transports patients to and from operating rooms, laboratories, and examining rooms
- Helps with bathing and grooming tasks
- Assists patients who need help walking or standing
- Communicates a patient’s needs to nurses and doctors as appropriate
- Feeds patients, ensuring that any special dietary needs are strictly adhered to
- Aids people in the use of any medical devices and equipment required for their specific condition
- Assists individuals with taking medication when needed
- Lifts patients in order to move them and prevent bedsores
- Updates relief workers on any unusual situations that may need to be addressed during their shift
Patient Care Technician
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
02.1987 - 04.2017
- Providing basic patient care, including bathing, grooming and serving meals
- Conducting regular patient rounds and meeting with the patient's family members when necessary
- Monitoring patients' food and liquid intake, making a note of any irregularities
- Communicating observations on patients' conditions to the nurse
- Obtaining specimens, conducting tests and recording results
- Checking patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse on a routine basis
- Escorting patients to X-rays and other diagnostic imaging procedures
- Moving, lifting or repositioning patients with limited mobility
- Cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms
- Assisting patients with routine activities of daily living
- Comforting, nurturing and providing emotional support to patients and their families
Education
High School Diploma -
Mary Franklin High School
Columbus, OH06-1974
Skills
- Empathy
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Physical stamina
- Time management skills
- Adaptability
- Medical skills and knowledge
- Patience
- Flexibility
Timeline
Alternative Family Living
Easter Seal
03.2022 - Current
Unit Clerk
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
02.1987 - 04.2017
Patient Care Assistant
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
02.1987 - 04.2017
Patient Care Technician
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
02.1987 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Mary Franklin High School