Karen Erickson
Home Instead
Fort Collins,CO
39
years of professional experience
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience in patient companionship and individualized care plans. Committed to enhancing clients' daily living experiences through compassionate support and strong relationship building.
Work History
Caregiver
9 Years 9 Months- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, enhancing their daily living experiences.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation, ensuring safety during outings.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored health conditions for clients' well-being.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Process Technician
8 Years 3 Months- Monitored production processes to identify and resolve operational issues promptly.
- Conducted routine quality control inspections to uphold product integrity and compliance.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Sent out weekly reports to project managers and engineers.
Medical Assistant
3 Years- Assisted with patient intake, ensuring accurate medical history documentation and compliance with protocols.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling, optimizing patient flow and reducing wait times.
- Administered vaccinations and other injections under physician supervision, maintaining safety standards.
- Managed health records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Performed a wide variety of laboratory tests without computer assistance.
- Assisted with office surgeries from emergency situations to typical non emergent office procedures.
- Helped fill in with front office scheduling and record keeping.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting School
Skills
Respectful and compassionate
Time management
Elderly care
Problem-solving
Patient care
Daily living assistance
Personal hygiene assistance
Basic housekeeping
Emotional support
Strong ethics
Meal preparation
Relationship building
Compassionate care
Flexible schedule
Verbal and written communication skills
First aid and safety
Patient companionship
Compassionate communication
Medical record-keeping
Medication and appointment reminders
Supportive companionship
Alzheimer's care
Documentation
Mobility assistance
HIPAA compliance
Incident reporting
Care plan assessment
End-of-life care
Hoyer lifting equipment
Patient assessments
Timeline
Caregiver
Home Instead
06.2005 - 03.2015Read More
Process Technician
Agilent
03.1994 - 06.2002Read More
Medical Assistant
R.J.Bliss, MD
07.1976 - 07.1979Read More
Front Range Community College And Hewlet Packard Specific Programs
Associate of Applied Science from Medical Assisting School
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