Kelli Polzin
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Reliable Restorative Aide offering 15 years of experience working in patient-centralized care settings in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Exceptional experience working with geriatric and disabled individuals. I am a dedicate employee who is a leader, excellent problem solver, stellar communications skill with patients and patient families alike. I am a part of the ground breaking team for the first Skilled Nursing Facility using the Green House model in Florida.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Restorative Aide
Therapy Management Corporation
Pompano Beach, Florida
03.2022 - Current
- Provided restorative exercises and activities to patients in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, including dressing changes, transferring and ambulation.
- Monitored patients' progress and communicated any changes in condition to the nursing staff.
- Instructed family members on proper techniques for performing restorative exercises at home.
- Performed range of motion exercises with patients to improve mobility and flexibility.
- Observed patients while they completed daily living activities such as eating, bathing, grooming.
- Self Managed Scheduling with roster of 50 patients.
- Participated in team meetings regarding patient care plans and goals set forth by physicians.
- Recorded vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the nurse supervisor immediately.
- Collaborated with PT to assist in assessment and modifications to plan of care.
Shahbaz
John Knox Village Of Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach, Florida
01.2016 - Current
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans for individual patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's condition including physical and emotional well-being.
- Reported any changes or concerns to supervising nurse or physician promptly.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as wound care, catheter care and ostomy management.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to health regulations standards.
- Transported patients to appointments using wheelchairs or strhers when necessary.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations following established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly in order to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
- Ensured proper documentation of all patient assessments, treatments and medications administered.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted employees in scheduling computer and phone updates for staff 15 and greater
- Provided homelike care in a patient centralized environment in accordance with Greenhouse model.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Pines Convalescent Center
Wilton Manors, Florida
06.2010 - 03.2022
- Provided restorative exercises and activities to patients in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, including dressing changes, transferring and ambulation.
- Observed patients while they completed daily living activities such as eating, bathing, grooming.
- Maintained records of patient treatments and activities using computer software programs.
- Assisted certified nurses in providing medical treatments such as wound care or administering medications.
- Demonstrated safe lifting techniques when transferring or repositioning patients from bed to chair and wheelchair.
- Participated in team meetings regarding patient care plans and goals set forth by physicians.
- Adhered strictly to infection control procedures when assisting with personal hygiene tasks.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
Stockroom Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Conducted inventory and stockroom audits to identify discrepancies, shortages, and overages.
- Implemented procedures for stocking shelves with new merchandise received from vendors.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in the stockroom environment.
- Organized storage areas to maximize efficiency and space utilization.
- Planned and supervised annual physical inventories of the stockroom.
- Oversaw receiving operations including verifying shipment accuracy against purchase orders.
- Coordinated with store manager on inventory purchases, updates and replacements.
- Maintained accurate inventory accounts through good recordkeeping practices and regular counts.
- Recruited and trained new employees while creating and supervising efficient staff teams of 25 employees.
- Proficient is creating scheduling in Smartsheet.
Education
Diploma in Patient Care - Patient Care
Everest University-Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl03-2010
Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Geriatric Care
- Body Mechanics
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Safety awareness
- Progress reports
- HIPAA Requirements
- Patient Interviews
- Heavy caseloads
- Self-care instructions
- Therapeutic equipment
- Conditioning
- Proficient in Smartsheets
- Confidential information
- Treatment implementation
- Patient Education
- Proficient in Scheduling both staff and patients
- Communication
- Needs Assessment
- Strength training
- Patient Care
- Patient evaluations
- Safety Management
- Medical Terminology
- Emergency Response
- Customer Service
Timeline
Restorative Aide
Therapy Management Corporation
03.2022 - Current
Shahbaz
John Knox Village Of Pompano Beach
01.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Pines Convalescent Center
06.2010 - 03.2022
Stockroom Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch
08.2007 - 06.2010
Diploma in Patient Care - Patient Care
Everest University-Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
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