Melinda Gerard
Amsterdam,United States
Summary
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. Service-focused Healthcare professional offering excellent patient-care and charting skills. Talented at attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. Certified in Basic life Support and CPR certified.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Care Aide
Peregrin Senior Living
Clifton Park, NY
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
CNA
Ingersol Assisted Living
Schenectady, New York
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Patient Care Technician
Ellis Hospital
Schenectady, New York
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
- Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Post University
Connecticut03.2019
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Emotional and Social Support
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Nutrition and Diet
- Caregiver Relations
- Feeding Assistance
- Fluid Measurement
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- CPR Certification
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Feeding Tube Management
- Phlebotomy Training
- Basic Life Support
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Care Quality
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- RCP - Resident Care Partner
Travel
I enjoy traveling with my three sons! I have two teenagers and my youngest is in the 2nd grade. Although we reside in Upstate New York the majority of our family resides on Long Island so we enjoy traveling to and fro to see family and go to events! In addition to traveling we enjoy painting and we host paint and sips with their friends!
Timeline
Resident Care Aide
Peregrin Senior Living
07.2021 - Current
CNA
Ingersol Assisted Living
04.2020 - 07.2021
Patient Care Technician
Ellis Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Post University
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