Markita Fitzhugh
Newport News,VA
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP
Heavenly Helpers Healthcare
Newport News, VA
03.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's condition including physical and emotional well-being.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding client care plans.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to health regulations standards.
Companion Caregiver
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Observed changes in client behavior or physical condition and reported to supervisor or family members.
- Read aloud stories or articles from newspapers and magazines to engage the client's interest.
- Performed grocery shopping for clients according to their dietary requirements.
- Transported clients to medical appointments, errands, and social engagements.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times like illness or bereavement.
- Gave medication reminders according to prescribed instructions.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients in their homes.
- Took part in community-based activities with the elderly client in order to increase social interaction opportunities.
- Developed individualized care plans based on client needs assessment results.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting.
Dsp
Thims Group Home
Newport News, VA
10.2018 - 03.2024
- Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's condition including physical and emotional well-being.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans for individual patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as wound care, catheter care and ostomy management.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Transported patients to appointments using wheelchairs or stretchers when necessary.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to health regulations standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA01-2018
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organization and Time Management
- Data Management
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal Communication
- Team Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Leadership
- Cultural Awareness
Certification
- Tova
- First Aid and BLS
- Medication Certificate
- Food Handlers
Accomplishments
- Became SGA President
- Managed three group homes
Affiliations
- volunteering
- leadership
- communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DSP
Heavenly Helpers Healthcare
03.2024 - Current
Companion Caregiver
Riverside Regional Medical Center
11.2023 - 03.2024
Dsp
Thims Group Home
10.2018 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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