Lorena Lee
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
With a proven track record at Mary Immaculate Maternity & General Hospital Inc, I excel in delivering high-quality patient care and meal preparation. Leveraging skills in personal hygiene assistance and feeding, I've significantly enhanced patient well-being and independence. My compassionate approach and clinical expertise ensure optimal health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Nurturing Angels Home Care
06.2023 - Current
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- 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.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
Registered Nurse
Mary Immaculate Maternity & General Hospital Inc
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Valenzuela Metro Manila Philippines03.2008
Skills
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Attended Nurse Refresher Course at Montgomery College (Summer 2024)
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Nurturing Angels Home Care
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mary Immaculate Maternity & General Hospital Inc
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
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