Megan Miller
CHP Home Care & Hospice
Ada,OH
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and personal hygiene assistance. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and independence through compassionate support and effective communication.
Work History
Home Health Aide/State Tested Nursing Assistant
1 Year 5 Months- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and safety in home environments.
- Maintained clear communication with healthcare team regarding patient status and care needs.
- Documented patient progress and care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported emotional well-being of patients through companionship and active listening skills.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall health standards during home visits.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication among the healthcare team.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to the supervisor.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Maintained accurate patient records, adhering to regulatory compliance standards.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to nursing staff promptly for timely intervention.
- Reduced risks of injury by implementing proper transfer techniques when moving or repositioning patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by addressing individual needs and preferences during routine care tasks.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development among bedridden patients with consistent position changes every two hours as recommended guidelines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Contributed to the overall success of the nursing team by providing constructive feedback and participating in ongoing professional development opportunities.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
5 Years 1 Month- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity for residents.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained cleanliness of resident rooms and common areas, adhering to health standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive assistance with daily living activities.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various patient care settings, including long-term care facilities, acute care hospitals, and home health environments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Contributed to a safer environment for patients by following strict infection control practices and maintaining cleanliness.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Associate of Applied Business - Health Information Technology
Skills
Patient care
Nutritional planning
Personal hygiene assistance
Feeding assistance
Vital signs monitoring
Bathing assistance
Environmental safety
Home environment maintenance
First aid procedures
Mobility support
Recording vital signs
Care documentation
Patient documentation
Behavioral assistance
Patient transport
Safety evaluations
ADL assistance
Wound management
Care plan assessment
Charting practices
Ambulation assistance
Emotional support
Infection prevention
Medical terminology
Mobility assistance
Personal assistance
Dietary management
Ambulation techniques
Clinical reporting
Toileting assistance
Compassionate care
Dementia support
Safe transfer methods
Catheter management
Timeline
Home Health Aide/State Tested Nursing Assistant
CHP Home Care & Hospice
10.2011 - 03.2013Read More
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Lima Convalescent Home Foundation
08.2006 - 09.2011Read More
Ada High School
High School Diploma
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Apollo Career Center
High School Diploma
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Apollo Career Center
No Degree from Phlebotomy
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University of Northwestern Ohio
Associate of Applied Business from Health Information Technology
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