Patricia Walton
Seminole,FL
Summary
Positive and upbeat Activities Director ADC, passionate about helping residents live full lives understanding their individual needs. Develops and coordinates activity calendar and promotes events. Excellent command of schedule management and safety protocols. Knowledgeable in assessment process, computer literate, MDS, UDA, maintaining documentation, QUAPI, Care Plans, working well with interdisciplinary team. Loyal, caring and dedicated individual.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Director
Living Center Of St. Petersburg
Seminole, Florida
09.1998 - Current
- Engaged residents through events, small groups and personal attention.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities and confidence.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment and other special events.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities
- Engaged residents through events, small groups and personal attention
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records
Activity Director
Manhattan Convalescent Center
Tampa, FL
03.1993 - 02.1998
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Palm Gardens Of Largo
Seminole, FL
11.1992 - 03.1993
- Communicated effectively with patients to identify needs and establish comfortability level throughout therapeutic exercises.
- Assisted patients in development of eating, dressing and grooming skills.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Activities Director
Brian Center Health And Rehabilitation
Tampa, FL
09.1987 - 11.1992
- Coordinated off-site activities and accompanied residents throughout excursions.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities and confidence.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment and other special events.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups and personal attention.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
CMA
Hillhaven
Harrodsburg, KY
1983 - 1989
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Passed Medication, maintained documentation, assisted with wound care, bowel bladder training.
Private Duty Certified Nursing Assistant
Dr. Riker
Harrodsburg, KY
1985 - 1987
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Nursing Assistant
Somerset Hospital-Nursing Home
Somerset, KY
03.1981 - 01.1983
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Nursing Assistant
Eastern State Psychiatric Hospital
Lexington, KY
06.1978 - 09.1979
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care
St. Petersburg College/Gibbs Campus
St. Petersburg, FLSome College (No Degree) - Geriatrics, Health Care Related Cources
St. Petersburg College/Gibbs Campus
St. Petersburg, FLHigh School Diploma -
Bryan Station High School
Lexington, KY06.1978
Skills
- Assessing Residents
- Resident Engagement
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Nursing Assistance
- Quality of Life Improvements
- Activity Supervision
- Managing Program Activities
- Behavior Redirection
- Dementia Knowledge
- Computer Literacy
Gardening, music, reading, camping, Nature
I enjoy gardening, music, reading and being in nature. It is my way of calming myself and maintaining an inner peace.
Timeline
Activities Director
Living Center Of St. Petersburg
09.1998 - Current
Activity Director
Manhattan Convalescent Center
03.1993 - 02.1998
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Palm Gardens Of Largo
11.1992 - 03.1993
Activities Director
Brian Center Health And Rehabilitation
09.1987 - 11.1992
Private Duty Certified Nursing Assistant
Dr. Riker
1985 - 1987
CMA
Hillhaven
1983 - 1989
Nursing Assistant
Somerset Hospital-Nursing Home
03.1981 - 01.1983
Nursing Assistant
Eastern State Psychiatric Hospital
06.1978 - 09.1979
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care
St. Petersburg College/Gibbs Campus
Some College (No Degree) - Geriatrics, Health Care Related Cources
St. Petersburg College/Gibbs Campus
High School Diploma -
Bryan Station High School
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