Kimberly Cary
Grand Junction Regional Center
Grand Junction,CO
10
years of professional experience
Experienced Health Care Tech and QMAP with strengths in patient care, medication administration, and patient safety. Skilled in clinical documentation, vital signs monitoring, and compassionate direct support.
Work History
Health Care Tech 1/ QMAP
4 Years 2 Months- Monitored client safety and responded promptly to behavioral changes, incidents, and urgent care needs.
- Assisted with medication administration support and followed prescribed care plans and protocols.
- Delivered direct care support for residents, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Documented observations, interventions, and care updates in compliance with facility requirements.
- Supported mobility, transfers, and positioning using safe body mechanics and approved techniques.
- Reinforced individualized treatment goals by providing consistent guidance, supervision, and emotional support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary staff to coordinate resident care and maintain continuity of services.
- Maintained clean, sanitary living areas while following infection control and safety procedures.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, contributing to overall safety and hygiene standards.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to nursing staff, promoting prompt medical intervention when necessary.
- Responded rapidly during emergency situations, effectively following established protocols in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Supported physical therapy sessions by assisting patients with exercises under the guidance of licensed therapists.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and answering questions in a timely manner.
- Conducted routine equipment checks for proper functioning, reducing risks associated with faulty devices.
- Developed rapport with long-term patients, fostering trust through consistency in quality care provision.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
- Contributed valuable input during interdisciplinary meetings discussing individualized care plans, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered care.
- Efficiently prepared rooms for new admissions, ensuring all necessary supplies were readily available upon arrival.
- Administered medications as directed by nursing staff, adhering to strict protocols for dosages and timing.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate lifting techniques or mobility assistance devices as needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Assisted nurses with daily tasks, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality care for patients.
- Documented patient interactions thoroughly in electronic medical records system, maintaining accurate records for future reference.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay updated on latest best practices in patient care techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, enhancing communication and coordination of patient care plans.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
FedEx Driver
9 Years 9 Months- Coordinated daily delivery routes to ensure timely package drop-offs and pickups.
- Inspected vehicle readiness and reported maintenance issues before dispatch.
- Loaded and secured packages to prevent damage during transit.
- Scanned shipments accurately using handheld tracking devices.
- Maintained compliance with traffic laws, safety procedures, and delivery protocols.
- Resolved delivery exceptions by communicating with dispatch and customers.
- Verified shipment documentation and obtained required signatures.
- Mentored newer drivers on route efficiency, safety practices, and customer service.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Successfully avoided timely delivery delays by carefully planning the best routes.
- Loaded the truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as [Number] miles from home location.
Education
Associate of Science - Administrative Assistant
Skills
Patient care
Direct patient care
Patient monitoring
Patient assessments
Medication administration
Vital signs monitoring
Blood glucose monitoring
Feeding assistance
ADL assistance
Patient safety
Patient observation
Clinical documentation
Healthcare software
Electronic documentation
HIPAA compliance
Infection control
Infection control standards
Laboratory procedures
Specimen collection
Emergency response
Team collaboration
Patient advocacy
Medical equipment operation
Oxygen therapy
Equipment preparation
Room restocking
Quality control
Quality control procedures
Strong work ethic
Self-motivated
Teamwork
Team collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Problem-solving
Critical thinking
Time management
Task prioritization
Nutritional support
Interdisciplinary teamwork
Attention to detail
Behavioral health
Coaching
Self motivation
Patient education
CPR/AED
Documentation
Emergency response
Mental health support
Timeline
Health Care Tech 1/ QMAP
Grand Junction Regional Center
07.2022 - 09.2026Read More
FedEx Driver
K&G Inc.
05.2016 - 02.2026Read More
IntelliTec College
Associate of Science from Administrative Assistant
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