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Stephanie Rodriguez

Porter,TX

Summary

My number one skill is my people skills . I am very energetic and bring a lot of good qual to any team . I Work well with others and can also work well on my own . I am a fast learner and I am always willing to learn or try new ideas . I am passionate about any job that I am doing . I am honest and trustworthy and I am a hard worker .

Experienced with providing compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance patient well-being. Track record of building trusting relationships and adapting to changing care requirements.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Caregiver

Self Employed
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.

Resident Care Manager

The Home Care Family
04.2023 - 12.2023

As the manager I had 10 PCA's working under me in an independent living facility. We provided care for over 30 residents 24 hours a day 7 days a week. I managed all of the scheduling for both the Pcas as we as our residents . I attended daily meetings as well as meeting with family members. A lot of problem solving skills were used as being a manager.

  • Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
  • Assessed patient conditions during daily rounds and recommended changes to care plans.
  • Helped set goals, determine appropriate interventions and connect resources for individual patients.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce staff turnover such as training, mentorship programs and employee recognition events.
  • Improved employee morale by creating an environment where continuous learning was encouraged.

Caregiver

The Home Care Family
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.

Wellness Coordinator

The Joint Chiropractic
07.2018 - 04.2022

As the wellness coordinator I checked in all incoming patients into the computer system. I walked them back to the Doctor for their adjustments. I would set up all new patients intakes from start to finish. Answering multiple phone lines. Keeping everything organized due to the high volume of patients. The Joint Chiropractic is a walk in clinic . There were days we would see and treat over a hundred people. I would take payments and start patients on their treatment plans per their care plans. I worked side by side with the Doctors.

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
01.2019 - 07.2019

As a dialysis techIan my job was to come in before our patients scheduled times and set up their machines and get our patients in on time . For each of my patients I took their pre , and during treatment and post vitals monitoring them every 30 minutes . Prior to running on their machines I cannulated my patients with 14 to 15 gage needles. At the end of their treatments I would remove their needles and prep them to go home . I followed all policies and procedures and infection control .

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

Davita
10.2013 - 05.2018
  • Ensured proper entry and processing of patient prescriptions in company system
  • Analyzed facility activities and data to properly assess risk management and improve services
  • Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared for physician exams
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of nursing team covering 8 high acuity patients per shift
  • Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics
  • Processed monthly reports for department performance
  • Worked with nurses and other clinical staff to process patients and direct to appropriate departments

Waitress

The Palms Restaurant
04.2013 - 04.2014

At the time I had started as a busser due to the restaurant needing more help . I picked this job up as an extra income . I was working Friday and saturdays . Then a waitress called in sick and then quit so they asked me to step in . I had no waitresses experience at the time but I did it anyways . I greeted my customers promptly at their tables . I showed off our bottles or wine and spirits . After taking their orders I would send the orders to the kitchen and when ready I would deliver their meals to their tables .

Secretary 2

Arnot Ogden Medical Center
01.2007 - 03.2013

I started in the radiology department as a secretary. I would greet our patients at the check in window and sign them into our computer system . I would call their scheduled testing department and they would come take the patients back for their exams . I moved from being a secretary to becoming a scheduler for 8 radiology specialties . I would schedule patients through their doctors offices and verifying their health insurance . I worked my way up to secretary 2 position which oversaw the whole radiology front office as well as being the assistant for the head Interventional Radiologist. I did all of the scheduling for inpatient as well as out patient procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Side High School
Elmira, NY
06-2001

Skills

  • Patient relations
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Disposing of biohazardous waste
  • Patient records administration
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Vital statistics
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient care
  • First aid and safety
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Client documentation
  • Medication administration

Timeline

Private Caregiver

Self Employed
01.2024 - Current

Resident Care Manager

The Home Care Family
04.2023 - 12.2023

Caregiver

The Home Care Family
05.2022 - 04.2023

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
01.2019 - 07.2019

Wellness Coordinator

The Joint Chiropractic
07.2018 - 04.2022

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

Davita
10.2013 - 05.2018

Waitress

The Palms Restaurant
04.2013 - 04.2014

Secretary 2

Arnot Ogden Medical Center
01.2007 - 03.2013

High School Diploma -

South Side High School
Stephanie Rodriguez