Lynsay Liss
Richmond
Summary
Seasoned Caregiver with a track record of compassionate client care and medication coordination, honed at Laurus Home Care. Demonstrates complex problem-solving and active listening, ensuring optimal patient health and safety. Builds strong relationships with clients, enhancing their quality of life. Achieved a 40% improvement in patient compliance with treatment plans.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Laurus Home Care
Chesterfield
08.2024 - Current
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Private Caregiver
Sharron roncelli
Armada
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed individualized care plans for each client based on their needs and preferences.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Ensured proper nutrition by preparing meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by doctors or nutritionists.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, tidying up living spaces and changing bed linens.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Helped clients maintain a healthy lifestyle through exercise programs tailored to their needs.
Caregiver
Laurus Home Care
Chesterfield
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
Skills
- Documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Medication coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Relationship building
- Compassion and empathy
- Active listening
Timeline
Caregiver
Laurus Home Care
08.2024 - Current
Private Caregiver
Sharron roncelli
06.2023 - 06.2024
Caregiver
Laurus Home Care
08.2022 - 03.2023