Linda Akhidenor
Richmond,TX
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with expertise in patient monitoring, medication administration, and personalized care plan development. Committed to enhancing client well-being through compassionate support and effective communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver/Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Finasop Healthcare
Houston, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Educated clients and families about health conditions and care options.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- 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.
- 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.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UNIFIED HEALTHCARE
Houston, Tx
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare teams regarding patient care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in patient living areas and equipment.
- Supported rehabilitation activities under the guidance of nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Administered medications as directed by nursing professionals and physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ideal Professional Institute
Palm Beach, FL 10.2018 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Beltech Career Institute
Houston , Tx 06.2016 - 12.2016
Skills
- patient monitoring
- care plan development
- medication administration
- personal hygiene assistance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Reading
- Meeting new people
- Caring for people
- Cooking
- Singing
Timeline
Caregiver/Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Finasop Healthcare
08.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ideal Professional Institute
10.2018 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
UNIFIED HEALTHCARE
10.2016 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Beltech Career Institute
06.2016 - 12.2016