Megan Arrowood
Portage
Summary
Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Capri Communities
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Caregiver
Ellen's Home Assisted Living
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Machine Operator
ES PLASTICS
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing consistent product output that met or exceeded customer expectations.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Ensured accurate documentation of production data for analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
- Provided feedback on equipment performance issues, enabling engineers to develop effective solutions for recurring problems.
- Participated in cross-functional teams focused on achieving company-wide goals related to safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
Machine Operator
Molded Dimensions
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
- Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing consistent product output that met or exceeded customer expectations.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Provided feedback on equipment performance issues, enabling engineers to develop effective solutions for recurring problems.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
Caregiver
Lincoln Village Assisted Living
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Caregiver
Capri Communitites
09.2017 - 02.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Caregiver Attendant
Dekora Springs
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Port Washington High School
Port Washington, WI06.2008
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Dependable and Responsible
- Patient Care
- Daily living assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
- Emotional Support
- Strong Ethics
- Relationship Building
- Compassionate Care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Patient Companionship
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Incident Reporting
- End of life care
- Fast Learner
Certification
CBRF certifications including medication pass
Timeline
Caregiver
Capri Communities
12.2023 - 06.2024
Caregiver
Ellen's Home Assisted Living
08.2023 - 12.2023
Machine Operator
ES PLASTICS
02.2023 - 07.2023
Machine Operator
Molded Dimensions
05.2022 - 12.2022
Caregiver
Lincoln Village Assisted Living
03.2022 - 05.2022
Caregiver
Capri Communitites
09.2017 - 02.2022
Caregiver Attendant
Dekora Springs
07.2017 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Port Washington High School
CBRF certifications including medication pass
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