Louanne Cook
Advance,North Carolina
Summary
Patient-focused I have a strong background in psychiatric care. Excels in recordkeeping, time management and patient observation. Delivers top-notch care to patients with mental or emotional disturbances.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Caregiver
Self
Winst-Salem , NC
10.2008 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC09.2013
Skills
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Support Patients
- Intake Assessment
- Intake Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Case Management
- Patient Care
- ADLs Assistance
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Protein Handling
- Client Requirements
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Progress Documentation
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Care Plan Assessment
- First Aid and Safety
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Records Maintenance
- Individual Service Plans
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Behavior Redirection
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Medical Reminders
- Client Documentation
- Time Management
- Infection Control Procedures
- Illness Adaptation
- Compassionate Communication
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Dietary Needs
- Community Integration
- Mobility Support
- Strong Ethics
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Dependable and Responsible
- Bedsore Prevention
- Household Support
- Word Processing
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Management
- Behavioral Management
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
Private Duty Caregiver
Self
10.2008 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Winston Salem State University
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