Marjorie Holliday

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

Medication management Doctor's appointments Personal care assistance

Documentation procedures General housekeeping Respiratory equipment training

Medical terminology knowledge Document patient behaviors Valid Ohio driver's license

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Provide in-home patient care for developmentally disabled and geriatric patients

Accompany patient to doctor's appointment and bring necessary documents

Bathe, groom, and assist with daily living activities

Keep homes neat and clean with housekeeping duties

Cook meals for patients

Administer medication per physicians instructions

• Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
• Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment
• Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
• Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
• Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure to assess and document important health information

• Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
• Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
• Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
• Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
• Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
• Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
• Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
• Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
• Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
• Input medical tests and clinical results data into computer using Software for storage and retrieval.
• Developed and implemented quality assurance programs to maintain accuracy of results.
• Collected and reviewed patient medical histories to accurately interpret test results.
• Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluids.
• Utilized microscopy, spectrophotometry and chromatography following procedures for accurate results.
• Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
• Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine or spinal fluid to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
• Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
• Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
• Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
• Enforced quality control protocols to maintain accuracy of test results.
• Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
• Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
• Evaluated and interpreted laboratory results to determine diagnoses.
• Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
• Prepared reports to document laboratory results and findings.