Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Medical Mission Trip
Medical Service in Belize
Timeline
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Heather Thomas

Waco,TX

Summary

I am a dedicated pre-PA student with proven expertise in compassionate patient care and activities of daily living support, honed at CDS in Texas and Ascension Providence Hospital. I am CPR and BLS certified. I am also certified through the NHA as a CCMA. I excel in fast-paced environments, demonstrating adaptability and a keen attention to detail.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

CDS In Texas
Waco, TX
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted the patient with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for patient happiness and safety.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requests, and assisted in feeding when needed.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques.

Hospital Volunteer

Ascension Providence Hospital
Waco, TX
09.2022 - Current
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Distributed meals and refreshments to patients, adhering to dietary restrictions.
  • I walked post-orthopedic surgery patients around the unit when needed.
  • Assisted with heart monitors and necessary battery changes.
  • Improved quality of patient care by engaging with patients and families.
  • Helped transport patients and assisted with discharges.
  • Transported laboratory results, biological specimens and patient records to correct locations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Science Studies & Biology Minor

Baylor University
Waco, TX
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Waubonsie Valley High School
Aurora, IL
05-2022

Skills

  • Care plan implementation
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Activities of daily living support
  • Observational skills
  • Strong attention to detail, and adaptable
  • CPR certified
  • NHA CCMA certified
  • BLS certified

Certification

  • Standard CPR/AED certified - National Health & Safety Association
  • BLS certified - American Heart Association
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assisant - National Healthcareer Association

Medical Mission Trip

  • Traveled to the Dominican Republic with the Baylor pre-PA society and the 'One More Child' organization
  • Shadowed in both clinical and hospital settings, observing patient-physician interactions and surgeries
  • Performed clinical intakes at our site, consisting of weight, height, temperature, and blood pressure
  • Helped lead youth ministry services, and package donations for various families

Medical Service in Belize

  • I traveled to Belize with other Baylor students, a professor, and a nurse practitioner
  • Conducted house visits
  • Set up our own pop-up clinics, took intakes, and evaluated all patients (approximately 80 a day) based on their chief complaints

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

CDS In Texas
08.2024 - Current

Hospital Volunteer

Ascension Providence Hospital
09.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Health Science Studies & Biology Minor

Baylor University

High School Diploma -

Waubonsie Valley High School

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