Lindsay Leskow
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving compassionate resident care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Memory Care Director
Westmont San Miguel Ranch Assisted Living
Chula Vista, CA
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided guidance to clinical staff members on best practices for handling difficult behaviors associated with dementia.
- Facilitated weekly meetings between family members, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders involved in resident care.
- Organized recreational activities designed specifically for individuals living with dementia.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving residents living in the memory unit.
- Conducted assessments of residents' cognitive abilities and behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of resident activities, including daily notes about physical condition, dietary intake, moods.
- Performed regular rounds throughout the facility to observe interactions between staff and residents.
- Trained staff on dementia-related topics such as communication techniques, safety protocols, and end-of-life care.
- Collaborated with families to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Interviewed and hired individuals bringing talent, well-developed skills sets and passion for assisting others, effectively creating gifted department of professionals.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
Medication Aide
Westmont San Miguel Ranch
Chula Vista
03.2019 - 09.2023
- Prepared and distributed medications according to physician's instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Maintained accurate medication records for each patient.
- Performed routine inventory control checks of drugs stored in unit drug boxes or carts.
- Verified the identity of the patient receiving medication prior to administration.
- Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided education on safe medication practices for family members and caregivers of discharged patients.
- Ordered drug supplies from pharmacy as needed for patient care needs.
- Observed patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
Home Health Aide
Comfort Keepers Home Care
San Diego, CA
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Education
Bonita Vista Senior High School
Chula Vista, CA06-1999
Skills
- Medication Management
- Effective Communication
- Care Planning
- Staff Scheduling
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Employee Training Program
- Employee Supervision
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Staff Management
- Time Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Memory Care Director
Westmont San Miguel Ranch Assisted Living
09.2023 - 05.2024
Medication Aide
Westmont San Miguel Ranch
03.2019 - 09.2023
Home Health Aide
Comfort Keepers Home Care
02.2018 - 03.2019
Bonita Vista Senior High School
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