PATRICIA COLOTON
Salem,VA
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Roanoke Carilion Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
10.2021 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.
Caregiver
AccentCare
Sacramento, CA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Caring Companionship
- CPR Certification
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Hospice Care
- Decision Making
- Service Documentation, Built strong relationships with veterans and clients with dementia to deliver emotional support and companionship
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Assisted with daily activities, including dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Delivery Driver
Transportation Brokerage Specialists
Sacramento, CA
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated efficient merchandise loading and unloading to keep up with tight schedules
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Material Handler
Volt Workforce Solutions
Sacramento, CA
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties
Caregiver
Private Home Caregiver
Sacramento, CA
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
House Cleaner
Drug Abuse Counseling, Intercoast Colleges
Sacramento, Elk Grove, CA
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Mopped hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, glass and wood surfaces
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition
- Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
New Leaf Counseling
Auburn, CA
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting
- Collected urine samples to test for substance use.
Education
Certificate: Microsoft Suite - Intel
Womens Empowerment
Sacramento, CA06.2017
Certificate: Drug Abuse Counseling - AOD Counseling
InterCoast College
Elk Grove, CA05.2015
Skills
- Bedsore Prevention
- Vital Signs Collection
- Quality Patient Care
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- First Aid Certification
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Hospice Care
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Roanoke Carilion Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Caregiver
AccentCare
08.2020 - 08.2021
Delivery Driver
Transportation Brokerage Specialists
06.2019 - 06.2020
Material Handler
Volt Workforce Solutions
03.2019 - 06.2019
Caregiver
Private Home Caregiver
09.2017 - 03.2019
House Cleaner
Drug Abuse Counseling, Intercoast Colleges
05.2015 - 10.2017
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
New Leaf Counseling
01.2015 - 04.2015
Certificate: Microsoft Suite - Intel
Womens Empowerment
Certificate: Drug Abuse Counseling - AOD Counseling
InterCoast College
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