Heather Skelton
Six Mile,SC
Summary
Proven caregiver with a track record of compassionate patient care and effective medication management, honed over years with Griswold Home Health Care and Pickens County EMS. Excelled in building strong client relationships and delivering results through advanced care techniques and meticulous documentation. Demonstrates exceptional emotional support and problem-solving skills, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and wellness.
I am very eager to begin my career in medical billing and coding. I find it is very challenging and i love a challenge. I am a very hard worker. I started working when I was 15. If given the chance I feel i would be an asset to your company.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Griswold Home Health Care
2014.05 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
Newspaper Carrier
The Greenville News
2003.08 - 2015.06
- Assembled and bagged newspapers prior to delivery.
- Delivered newspapers and flyers to about [Number] homes daily.
- Maintained punctual delivery times for consistent customer service experience.
- Distributed papers in various weather conditions during early morning.
- Built strong relationships with customers, addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
- Provided exceptional customer service, responding promptly to inquiries or requests from clients.
Paramedic
Pickens County EMS
1997.05 - 2003.08
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
Education
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Tri County Technical College
Pendleton, SC07.2024
No Degree - Medical Terminology
Tri County Technical College
Pendleton, SC09.2023
No Degree - Paramedic
Upstate EMS
Greenville, SC05.2000
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology
Tri County Technical College
Pendleton, SC07.1997
GED -
Tri County Technical College
Pendleton, SC06.1995
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Tri County Technical College
Pendleton, SC07.1993
Skills
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Compassionate patient care
- Dressing assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Meal Planning
- Medication Administration
- Household tasks
- Patient Management
- Client Transportation
- Medication Management
- Nutrition monitoring
- Client Relationship Management
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Dependable and Responsible
- Compassionate communication
- Mobility Assistance
- Relationship Building
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Flexible Schedule
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- ADL Assistance
- Documentation
- Strong Ethics
- End of life care
- Care plan assessment
- Care Plan Adherence
- Records Maintenance
- Supportive Companionship
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Heavy Lifting
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Medical record-keeping
- Infection Control
- Attentive to People
- Clear Communication
- Fast Learner
- Cooking meals
- Medical chart documentation
- Wound Care
- Decision-Making
- Supportive Personality
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Griswold Home Health Care
2014.05 - Current
Newspaper Carrier
The Greenville News
2003.08 - 2015.06
Paramedic
Pickens County EMS
1997.05 - 2003.08
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Tri County Technical College
No Degree - Medical Terminology
Tri County Technical College
No Degree - Paramedic
Upstate EMS
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology
Tri County Technical College
GED -
Tri County Technical College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Tri County Technical College
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