Ingrid Gary
Westland
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Serenity Adult And Children Health Care Services
04.2023 - Current
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital Of Michigan
03.2000 - 01.2004
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science in Allied Health
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI06.2002
Skills
- Patient Feeding
- Proper Staffing
- Clerical Support
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Safety Protocols
- Dining Assistance
- General Housekeeping
- Formula Feeding
- Change Linens
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Serenity Adult And Children Health Care Services
04.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital Of Michigan
03.2000 - 01.2004
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Wayne County Community College District
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science in Allied Health
Marygrove College
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