Health professional with extensive experience in patient care and vocational support. Proven ability to monitor patient progress and enhance outcomes through client-centered approaches. Strong communicator with a proactive attitude and quick learning capabilities. Committed to contributing to team success and organizational objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Home Health Aide
Lifeways
Jackson, Michigan
06.2025 - 06.2026
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for clients.
Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information.
Monitored vital signs, including pulse rate, temperature, and blood pressure, to assess patient health and inform care decisions.
Maintained accurate records of client care and progress to support continuity of care and effective communication among healthcare providers.
Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Administered prescribed medications following established guidelines and protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Duty
Rives Junction, Michigan
05.2021 - 04.2025
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
Vocational Specialist
Washtenaw County Community Mental Health
Ann Arbor, Michigan
08.2010 - 03.2021
Developed individualized vocational plans for clients with mental health challenges.
Collaborated with community employers to identify job placement opportunities.
Coached and mentored clients placed in positions to facilitate and advocate for employment retention, job success and personal fulfillm
Maintained accurate documentation of case files, client progress and vocational activities.
Guided, counseled clients with mental or physical disabilities and history of challenges, finding, keeping jobs that fit, liaising between specific employers and clients.
Supported clients to perform household activities, money management and skills training.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vista Grande Villa
Jackson, Michigan
08.2004 - 01.2009
Administered medications prescribed by the registered nurse or physician.
Maintained and updated patient records to provide healthcare team with timely and accurate patient status information.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Monitored vital signs to ensure clients' health and safety.
Administrative Assistant
Foote Hospital, Helping Hands Home Care
Jackson, Michigan
02.1998 - 10.2003
Managed database systems to maintain accurate customer contact information, supporting effective communication.
Managed business correspondence through effective phone and email communication. Handled business phone calls and emails to ensure effective communication.
Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel, enhancing overall data integrity.
Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.