India Brown
Addis,LA
Summary
Courteous professional with substantial experience in medical industry. Skilled at monitoring client vitals, conducting light housekeeping and providing personal care. Communicative and responsive individual with over 25 years of experience. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
DSW Worker
Gulf Coast Social Services
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2023 - Current
- Transported and accompanied clients to therapy and doctor appointments.
- Maintained records of client condition, progress and care using Software.
- Corrected unacceptable behavior through with gentle discipline and feedback to help clients meet necessary house rule requirements.
- Analyzed overall client performance to recommend specific plan goals.
- Completed home management tasks by preparing meals, grocery shopping and cleaning.
Caregiver
Above And Beyond Sitter Service
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- 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.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2007 - 01.2012
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Help Nurses to hook up the patients up to the monitors.
- Help transport the patients to their final destination.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St James Place Nursing Care
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2005 - 07.2006
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency Place
Baton Rouge, LA
06.1997 - 04.2005
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Skills
HIPAA Complianceundefined
Certification
Certified professional coder
Education
Certified Professional Coder - Medical Billing And Coding
08.2022 - 02.2023
Medical/ Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical
06.1996 - 02.1997
High School Diploma -
08.1992 - 05.1996
Timeline
Certified professional coder
07-2023
DSW Worker - Gulf Coast Social Services
04.2023 - Current
Baton Rouge Community College - Certified Professional Coder, Medical Billing And Coding
08.2022 - 02.2023
Caregiver - Above And Beyond Sitter Service
07.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
08.2007 - 01.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant - St James Place Nursing Care
02.2005 - 07.2006
Certified Nursing Assistant - Regency Place
06.1997 - 04.2005
Delta College of Arts & Technology - Medical/ Certified Nursing Assistant , Medical
06.1996 - 02.1997
Plaquemine Senior High School - High School Diploma,
08.1992 - 05.1996
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