Louda Sagesse
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with hands-on experience in attending to patient needs in residential and hospital settings. Skilled in administering medication, managing schedules, and maintaining clean living environments for patients. Demonstrated ability to establish meaningful relationships with patients, ensuring comfort and enhancing quality of life. Previous work resulted in significant improvements in patient well-being and satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver/ Medinice Tech
Quincy Village
Waynesboro, PA
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted elderly resdients with ADL's such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Patient Care Technician
WVU Medicine
Martinsburg, WV
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Administered glucometer tests for blood sugar levels.
- Provide Foley/catheter care.
- Monitor patient heart monitor (telemetry) and providing accurate readings.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
Nursing Assistant
ProMedica
Chambersburg, PA
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MDSkills
- ADL Assistance
- Problem-Solving
- Dementia Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Compassionate client care
- Basic Housekeeping
Certification
- CPR
- BLS
- FIRST AID
Timeline
Caregiver/ Medinice Tech
Quincy Village
06.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
WVU Medicine
12.2022 - 06.2023
Nursing Assistant
ProMedica
03.2020 - 12.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
Hagerstown Community College