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Melanie watson

Tulsa,OK

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate PCA with extensive experience at Right At Home Health Care, skilled in vital signs monitoring and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence while effectively managing challenging behaviors. Committed to fostering strong relationships with patients and families, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

Right At Home Health Care
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

MHT

Brookhaven Hospital
Tulsa, OK
11.2023 - 04.2025
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

PCA

Right At Home Realty
Overland Park, KS
08.2019 - 10.2023
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.

Çaregiver

ComForCare
Lenexa, KS
02.2014 - 07.2018
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

MHT

Parkside Hospital
Tulsa, OK
02.2012 - 06.2014

To assist adolescent children with several different mental issues.

Patient Companion

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
01.2012 - 06.2014
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Implemented creative strategies for managing challenging behaviors exhibited by some patients due to cognitive decline or mental health issues.

Education

N/A - Nursing

Wiley College
Marshall, TX

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Emotional support
  • Dementia care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Emergency response
  • Meal preparation
  • Continuing education
  • Transfer techniques
  • Daily living assistance
  • Safety awareness
  • Patient documentation
  • Mobility support
  • Care plan implementation
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Feeding assistance
  • Basic life support

Timeline

MHT

Brookhaven Hospital
11.2023 - 04.2025

PCA

Right At Home Realty
08.2019 - 10.2023

Çaregiver

ComForCare
02.2014 - 07.2018

MHT

Parkside Hospital
02.2012 - 06.2014

Patient Companion

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
01.2012 - 06.2014

PCA

Right At Home Health Care

N/A - Nursing

Wiley College
Melanie watson