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Mikela Wilson-Fallaw

Due West,SC

Summary

Passionate healthcare professional with extensive industry experience. Committed to expanding knowledge and education while providing exceptional, personalized care and support to the residents. Treats residents as part of own family, ensuring their happiness, well-being, and genuine care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

The Renaissance
09.2024 - Current
  • Assist clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence, self-esteem, and quality of life.
  • Provide emotional support to the residents which fosters positive, trusting relationships and enhances their overall mental health.
  • Trained new caregivers, sharing best practices and ensuring high-quality care across team.
  • Monitor vital signs and behaviors, noting any changes and reporting to RCD
  • Maintained strong connections within healthcare community to gain continuous knowledge.

Traveling Medication Technician/ CNA

Advance Nursing Agency
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following doctors orders.
  • Provided high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations, adapting to unique needs of each assignment.
  • Balanced needs of multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in medication preparation and distribution, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.
  • Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical skills in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and private homes.
  • Supported needs of 11 residents under long-term care.

Medication Technician

Summit Place
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels; monitored medication storage for security and control.
  • Balanced the needs of multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in medication preparation and distribution, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.
  • Developed strong relationships with pharmacy personnel, streamlining communication regarding medication orders and adjustments as needed.
  • Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health conditions, behaviors, and vitals, promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies.
  • Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy, patience, flexibility, which led to increased trust between caregiver and client.
  • Implemented creative strategies to keep clients engaged in activities that promoted cognitive functioning and mental stimulation.
  • Supported needs of 21 residents under long-term care.

Home Hospice Aide

Agape Hospice
08.2020 - 04.2022
    • Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
    • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks both in private residences and facilities, promoting cleanliness and dignity for the patient while also providing peace of mind to the family.
    • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
    • Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.

Education

Practical Nursing - Nursing

ECPI University
Greenville, SC
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Dixie High School
Due West
05.2014

Skills

  • Management experience
  • Organizational skills
  • Training/teaching
  • Hospice care
  • Skilled Nursing
  • Home health experience
  • SubQ and IM injections
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Medication management & administration
  • Relationship Building
  • Emotional Support
  • Workload Management
  • Patient Companionship
  • Resident activities
  • Incontinence care
  • Alzheimer's support
  • Medical appointment coordination
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Palliative Care/ Respite Care
  • Progress Documentation
  • Diabetes Care
  • Care Plan Development and Management
  • Fast Learner
  • Clear Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Infection Control
  • Problem Identification
  • Supportive Personality
  • Schedule Maintenance
  • Wound care maintenance

References

  • Danielle Sommers, RN (864) 828-3602
  • Tia East, LPN (757) 609-5389
  • Brittany Skinner, RN (864) 378-6399
  • Tina, RCD (864) 378-3097
  • Jennifer Wilson, RN (864) 391-6100

Timeline

Caregiver

The Renaissance
09.2024 - Current

Medication Technician

Summit Place
10.2022 - 11.2023

Traveling Medication Technician/ CNA

Advance Nursing Agency
01.2021 - 01.2024

Home Hospice Aide

Agape Hospice
08.2020 - 04.2022

Practical Nursing - Nursing

ECPI University

High School Diploma -

Dixie High School
Mikela Wilson-Fallaw