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Joan Hamilton

Atco

Summary

Attentive medical Assistant passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills.

Committed Certified Nursing Assistant offers 30 years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping with passion for helping others.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Merakey
07.2019 - 09.2024
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff
  • Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to patients
  • Provided individualized support to clients, enhancing daily living skills and promoting independence.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for clients.

Certified Nursing Assistant

ManorCare Health Services-Monroeville
04.2016 - 12.2018
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms

Medical Assistant

Atria Del Rey
06.2014 - 11.2015
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments

Certified Nursing Assistant

Westgate Hills Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
01.2010 - 06.2013
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms

Education

Certified in Caring For Medically Fragile -

Riverside County Education Academy
Riverside, CA
07.2014

Medical Assistant -

Drake School of Business
01.2000

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Long Island EOC
12.1995

Skills

  • Caring Companionship
  • Personal Service
  • Patient Ambulation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Time management
  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client support
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Medication administration
  • Behavioral management
  • Client documentation
  • Decision-making support

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Merakey
07.2019 - 09.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

ManorCare Health Services-Monroeville
04.2016 - 12.2018

Medical Assistant

Atria Del Rey
06.2014 - 11.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant

Westgate Hills Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
01.2010 - 06.2013

Certified in Caring For Medically Fragile -

Riverside County Education Academy

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Long Island EOC

Medical Assistant -

Drake School of Business