McKenzie Watson
Cherry Tree,PA
Summary
Accomplished caregiver with a proven track record at Skills Of Central Pennsylvania, enhancing client wellness through compassionate communication and personalized care. Skilled in CPR/AED and adept at fostering patient independence, documented by improved quality of life for clients. Recognized for exceptional documentation and emotional support, ensuring seamless care coordination. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Skills Of Central Pennsylvania
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored support in areas such as mobility training, communication skills development, and community integration activities.
Nurses Aide
IRMC
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary environment for patients, ensuring infection control practices were followed diligently.
- Earned recognition from patients, families, and supervisors for consistently displaying compassion, attentiveness, and dedication towards improving overall patient experience and satisfaction.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the supervising nurse immediately, ensuring timely medical intervention when needed.
- Contributed to the efficient functioning of the nursing team by promptly responding to call lights and resolving concerns.
- Assisted in patient mobility, improving their physical strength and independence with daily activities.
- Updated patient records accurately, enabling effective communication among healthcare providers for seamless care delivery.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted patient safety by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and falls prevention measures.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personalized care and addressing individual needs.
Direct Support Professional
Quality Life Services
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harmony Area School District
Westover, PA06.2018
Skills
- Disability Awareness
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Strong Ethics
- Elderly Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Documentation
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Companionship
- Relationship Building
- Dementia Care
- Problem-Solving
- First aid and safety
- End of life care
- CPR Certification
- Personal Care Aide
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Cooking meals
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Skills Of Central Pennsylvania
02.2024 - Current
Nurses Aide
IRMC
09.2022 - 12.2022
Direct Support Professional
Quality Life Services
03.2022 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Harmony Area School District
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