Nadine Garrick
Opelousas,LA
Summary
Dependable, hardworking, and compassionate Health Aide with strong organizational skills and confidence working with community healthcare organizations, delivering support to practitioners and patients. Provides clinical and administrative assistance, primary healthcare, and emergency response services. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HHA
Saint Joseph Hospice
05.2024 - Current
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, changing of linen, feeding needs, help to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Home Health Caregiver
Unrica Richard
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor and family
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Certified Nursing Assistant
OakLane Nursing Home
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature and blood pressure
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assist patient in ambulation
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and ADL's
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evangeline Oaks Guest Home
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Housekeeper
Evangeline Oaks Guest House
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Disinfected and mopped patients room and bathroom to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
Skills
- Client documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Recording vital signs
- Personal care services
- Interpersonal communication
- Progress documentation
Timeline
HHA
Saint Joseph Hospice
05.2024 - Current
Home Health Caregiver
Unrica Richard
04.2023 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
OakLane Nursing Home
01.2019 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evangeline Oaks Guest Home
08.2018 - 12.2018
Housekeeper
Evangeline Oaks Guest House
01.2016 - 07.2018