Kathleen Johnson
South Amboy,NJ
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
AMIB
Brick, NJ
08.2023 - Current
- Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted with medication administration following guidelines set by the physician or nurse practitioner.
- Organized recreational activities for clients such as music therapy, art therapy, pet therapy and outdoor activities.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Performed EKG tests on patients of all ages, including neonatal and geriatric.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for EKG testing and ensured their comfort during the procedure.
ER Technician
CentraState/Atlantic care
Freehold, New Jersey
06.2001 - Current
- Provided patient care and monitored vital signs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient data, treatments.
- Operated a variety of diagnostic equipment such as EKG's, oxygen saturation monitors, blood pressure cuffs, glucometers and pulse oximeters.
- Performed routine maintenance on medical equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines.
- Assessed patient responses to treatments and communicated any changes to the physician or nurse supervisor.
- Responded quickly to emergencies by utilizing appropriate assessment techniques, triage protocols and stabilization measures.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies ensuring adequate stock was available at all times.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Performed venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all ages.
- Obtained specimens from adults, children, and infants for laboratory tests.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new phlebotomy staff.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Technician
Sanford Community College
Sanford FloridaSkills
- Disability Awareness
- Meal Preparation
- First-aid and CPR
- Activity Planning
- Patient Care
- Emotional Support
- Behavioral Management
- Elderly Care
- Daily living assistance
- Patient care and companionship
- Special Needs Care
- Dining room support
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
AMIB
08.2023 - Current
ER Technician
CentraState/Atlantic care
06.2001 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Technician
Sanford Community College