Madelyn Smith

Direct Patient Care Hours: 369

• Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
• Monitored client health by performing routine Blood Pressure checks, monitoring urine output, emptying catheter bags, taking temperature, heart rate and Oxygen levels.
• Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
• Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
• Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
• Assisted patients with remembering and performing physical therapy and occupational therapy routines.
• Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
• Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
• Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
• Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.

10 hours of Shadowing April 11th, 2024

• Gained valuable insight into ER processes through shadowing experienced staff members in their daily activities.
• Learned alongside high-quality PA's and doctors by watching them interact with patients and helping various life-threatening emergencies including cardiac events and trauma.