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Patti Blackwell

Cornelius,NC

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in patient care at Family, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and a compassionate approach. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective time management and reliable support. Skilled in medication administration and fostering meaningful relationships, ensuring optimal health outcomes for clients.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Experienced with providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals in need. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills and empathy to connect with clients and support their daily living activities. Knowledge of managing medication schedules and coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care plans.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Giver

Family
01.2011 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.

VP and Co=Owner of Commercial Construction Company

Skidmore Builders
06.1988 - 06.2019
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

Administrative Assistant

Leasing Consultants of Charlotte, Inc
12.1986 - 06.1992
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
  • Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
  • Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
  • Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.

Accounting Clerk

Allstate Insurance Company
05.1981 - 06.1986
  • Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
  • Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
  • Collaborated with other accounting clerks to maintain a cohesive and supportive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.

Education

No Degree - Accounting

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
06-1982

High School Diploma -

North Mecklenburg High School
Huntersville, NC
06-1980

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Patient care
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Strong ethics
  • Fast learner
  • Reliability and punctuality

Timeline

Care Giver

Family
01.2011 - Current

VP and Co=Owner of Commercial Construction Company

Skidmore Builders
06.1988 - 06.2019

Administrative Assistant

Leasing Consultants of Charlotte, Inc
12.1986 - 06.1992

Accounting Clerk

Allstate Insurance Company
05.1981 - 06.1986

No Degree - Accounting

Central Piedmont Community College

High School Diploma -

North Mecklenburg High School

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