Kristi Barr
Caregiver, private caregiver , medical offices
Tyler, TX. 75703 ,TX
Summary
Have experience in medical offices, caregiver, private caregiver, cleaning houses. Substitute teaching. Homemaker to my son. I am a team player & hard worker.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Private Caregiver, Medical Office
Visiting Angel's
Tyler, TX
11.2018 - Current
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Used Software to schedule appointments for doctor visits and procedures.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Private Caregiver
Gesse Estate
Tyler, TX
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support cllllmlllritional needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Azalea Orthopedic
Deana John (retired)
Tyler, TX
08.1999 - 01.2006
- Worked with medical teams on smooth implementation and operation of new products.
- Facilitated upselling by cultivating productive relationships with clients, doctors' office staff, and clinical center personnel.
- Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
- Conferred with existing and potential customers to assess requirements and propose optimal solutions.
- Researched potential clients and markets to prepare for appointments.
Trinity Clinic
Peggy Suggs Retired
Tyler, TX.
11.1994 - 08.1999
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
Education
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee High School, Tyler, Tx.
Robert E. Lee Drive09.1987
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- HIPAA Compliance
- Administrative Duties
- Organization and Time Management
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Insurance Verification
- Patient Flow
- Team Leadership
- Physician Assistance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Payment Collection and Processing
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Exam Room Preparation
- Walking Transfers and Mobility
- Biohazard Waste Disposal
- Reminder Calls
References
Ms. Jane Jones 903-530-4233. Gesse Estate/ Kurt Gesse. 903-574-3737. Molly McFadden 903-530-3901
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Gesse Estate
12.2020 - 09.2021
Caregiver, Private Caregiver, Medical Office
Visiting Angel's
11.2018 - Current
Azalea Orthopedic
Deana John (retired)
08.1999 - 01.2006
Trinity Clinic
Peggy Suggs Retired
11.1994 - 08.1999
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee High School, Tyler, Tx.