Heather Murrell
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities, and a smooth bedside manner. Tracks and charts vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals, and boost outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Elderly Caregiver
Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Transported individuals to events, activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted disabled clients in supporting their independence and well-being.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep the healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Hospitality Payment Specialist
Paymerang
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Oversaw bookkeeping and accounting systems and entered data into systems accurately.
- Managed invoices for new materials and parts.
- Used advanced software skills to produce high-quality documents, reports, and presentations.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
Private Elderly Caregiver
Self-employeed
09.2009 - 08.2018
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported individuals to events, activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted disabled clients in supporting their independence and well-being.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep the healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Observed clients' health status to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility, and balance.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationships.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Supported the daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care, and personal grooming.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matters.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Brightpoint Community College
Midlothian, Va. No Degree - Mid-Management Retail & Marketing
Wabash Valley Community College
Mount Carmel, IL.Diploma - LPVN
Bryant & Stratton College
Richmond, Va. United States05.2024
High School Diploma -
Mount Carmel High School
Mount Carmel, IL.05.1995
Skills
- Diabetes Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Palliative Care
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy Support
- Oxygen Administration
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Dementia Care
- First Aid and Safety
- Documentation and Reporting
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Certified in CPR & AED, 2023
- Proficient in medication dosage calculations
- Proficient in the usage of glucometer
- Proficient in head-to-toe physical assessments, vitals, and medication administration
Certification
CPR an AED, 2023
Timeline
Private Elderly Caregiver
Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
Hospitality Payment Specialist
Paymerang
12.2020 - 12.2022
Private Elderly Caregiver
Self-employeed
09.2009 - 08.2018
No Degree - Nursing
Brightpoint Community College
No Degree - Mid-Management Retail & Marketing
Wabash Valley Community College
Diploma - LPVN
Bryant & Stratton College
High School Diploma -
Mount Carmel High School
CPR an AED, 2023
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