Larissa Holt
Porterville,CA
Summary
Compassionate Hospice/Elderly Care provider dedicated to offering compassionate and sensitive companionship to patients and families. Experienced in leveraging tact, discretion and professionalism when addressing behavioral and end-of-life situations. Offering exemplary organizational, time management and communication skills. Energetic individual remaining poised and composed in all types of stressful situations. Smart and dedicated Hospice Aide handling multiple tasks independently while assisting patients. Patient-focused Hospice Care provider with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care, administering medications, and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in a variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Bottom line is, I CARE!
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Caregiver
Self-employed
Porterville, CA
05.2008 - Current
- Oversaw implementation and ongoing assessment of patient care plan. Data collection and input into computers.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and administered necessary treatment. Notifying the appropriate family and staffing of outcome.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment and healing.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support and mental health counseling
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities. Assisted patients to and from all doctor appointments
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Oversaw implementation and ongoing assessment of patient care plan.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported needs of 7+ residents under long-term care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and administered medication, consulted with nurses and family regarding patient care and treatment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other nurses and family members to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration. as well as administer medication.
- Highly motivated individual with extensive knowledge in Hospice and Eldercare procedures. Including wound care, medication, and behavioral issues.
- Medical office work, Social work
Office Technician
Dr. Sandu
Porterville, CA
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
- Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
- Provided clerical support to doctor and insurance companies by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Prepared patients for Sleep Apnea Testing. Apply all medical equipment to patient. Monitor patient over night while sleeping. Collect all data and input in computer.
- Clean instruments, restock rooms.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
In-Home Caregiver
Tammie Short
10.2004 - 06.2007
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Trained new caregivers in agency policies and proper methods to meet clients' needs.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Porterville Adult School
Porterville, CA 08.2004 - 12.2004
Skills
- Data Confidentiality
- Interpersonal Skills
- Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Bedside manner
- Medication administration
- Personal care assistance
- Conflict resolution
- Medical documentation
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Healthcare coordination
- Active listening
- Record keeping
- Confidentiality adherence
- Feeding assistance
- Empathy and understanding
- Team collaboration
- Adaptable approach
- Oxygen therapy
- Family support
- Effective communication
- Patient advocacy
- Infection control
- Self-care awareness
- Compassionate care
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Pain management
- Symptom control
- Respiratory care
- Ethical decision-making
- Patient education
- Mobility assistance
- Care plan development
- First aid knowledge
- Reliability and punctuality
- Continuing education
- Therapeutic touch
- Grief counseling
- Stress management
- End-of-life care
- Emotional support
- Patient assessment
- Physical comfort
- Resourcefulness
- Advance care planning
- Hygiene maintenance
- Bed Transfers
- Relationship Building
- Palliative Care
- Infectious Disease Protocols
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Assessments
- Supply Restocking
- Biohazard Disposal
- Clinical Documentation
- Bedsore Prevention
- Catheter Care
- CPR Certification
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Evaluations
- Care Monitoring
- Electronic Charting
- Medical Terminology
- Specimen Collection
- Caregiver Relations
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Injury Prevention
- Wound Care
- Conducting Intakes
- Patient Observation
- Patient Relations
- Emergency Response
- HIPAA Compliance
- Universal Precautions
- Basic Life Support
- Health Education
- First Aid Certification
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Certified Home Health Aide
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Patient Relationship Building
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Attention to Detail
- Family Communication
- Patient Management
- Resident Care Partner (RCP)
- Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
Timeline
Office Technician
Dr. Sandu
03.2010 - 03.2011
Hospice Caregiver
Self-employed
05.2008 - Current
In-Home Caregiver
Tammie Short
10.2004 - 06.2007
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Porterville Adult School
08.2004 - 12.2004
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