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KRISTY FERGUSON

Columbus,OH

Summary

Focused professional with 9 years of experience .

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating, and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and facilities settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

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10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Nureo Rehab Coach

Neuro Transitional R Rehabilitation Center
Dublin
04.2026 - Current
  • Developed personalized coaching plans to enhance client rehabilitation progress.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and motivation.
  • Monitored client performance, adjusting strategies to optimize outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
  • Helping with ADLS .

Patient Care Assistant

Harmony Trace
Hilliard, OH
09.2023 - 2024
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
  • Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
  • Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.

Psa

Ohio Health
Columbus, OH
01.2025 - 09.2025
  • I work on the hematology and oncology floor taking care of patients that have cancer. i help with showers , bed baths, peri care, oral care, bed changes , changing dipars or helping with the restroom , and dressing them if needed &' feeding them if needed as well. i also get floated to the ED , Psych floor , brain and nuro and med surg and baby floor .
  • Ohio health

CARE GIVER

Dementia Care
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Organizational Skills Patient Monitoring Vital Signs Documentation Dementia Care Catheter Care Personal Hygiene Assistance Feeding Assistance Nursing Assistance My responsibilities was taking care of the residents I bathed them
  • Fed some of them
  • Changed them
  • Changed their beds
  • Their clothes
  • Did activities with them and would just sit and talk to them
  • Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care. Monitored vital signs including pulse rate
  • Temperature
  • Respiration rate and blood pressure. Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care. Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs. Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately. Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized. Assisted patients with shaving
  • Bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness. Assisted with daily activities such as bathing
  • Grooming
  • Dressing
  • Feeding
  • And transferring patients. Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience. Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements. Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned. Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring. Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens
  • Soiled dressings or infectious waste. Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols. Provided emotional support for distressed patients and families during difficult times. Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly. Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs. Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team. Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs. Used mobility devices to transport patients. Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team. Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients. Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals
  • Snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff. Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided. Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff. Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing
  • Dressing and exercising. Looked for physical
  • Emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns. Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics. Played games with patients to boost mood
  • Improve memory and provide light entertainment. My responsibilities was to get the residents up
  • Feed them
  • Bathe them
  • Dress them
  • Change them
  • Lay them down
  • Change their lien Supported bathing
  • Dressing and personal care needs. Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens. Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety. Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing
  • Dressing and grooming. Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary. Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities. Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing
  • Grooming and toileting needs. Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care. Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information. Observed patients for changes in physical
  • Emotional
  • Mental or behavioral condition and injuries. Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability. Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection. Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety. Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair. Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents. Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.

Caregiver

No Employer
Grove City, OH
06.2016 - 2017

I was helping take care of my grand father befor he passed away, I would help him with his ADLS, feed him and give him his insures . I would also watch his favorite tv shows with him . I would help him with his oral care, and dressing . He then passed away in 2017. I helped care for him for a year .

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

07.2020

Skills

Blood pressure

Care Planning

Nutrition

Assisted living

Housekeeping

EKG

Bladder scanning

Expert

Effective communication

Group leadership

Personable and friendly

Building relationships

Team motivation

Safety awareness

Verbal and written communication

Elderly care

Problem-solving

Respectful and compassionate

Dependable and responsible

Patient care

Daily living assistance

Multitasking and organization

Personal hygiene assistance

Basic housekeeping

Emotional support

Meal preparation

Housekeeping tasks

Relationship building

Compassionate care

First aid and safety

Patient companionship

Dementia care

Compassionate communication

Medical record-keeping

Supportive companionship

Alzheimer's care

Direct patient care

Behavioral management

Documentation

Mobility assistance

HIPAA compliance

Special needs care

Heavy lifting

Behavior redirection

ADL assistance

Client transportation

End-of-life care

Hoyer lifting equipment

LANGUAGES

English

Additional Information

CPR certified .

Timeline

Nureo Rehab Coach

Neuro Transitional R Rehabilitation Center
04.2026 - Current

Psa

Ohio Health
01.2025 - 09.2025

Patient Care Assistant

Harmony Trace
09.2023 - 2024

CARE GIVER

Dementia Care
10.2020 - 03.2021

Caregiver

No Employer
06.2016 - 2017

High School Diploma - undefined

KRISTY FERGUSON