Penelope Jones
Cordele,GA
Summary
Dedicated PCA at Adventist HealthCare, adept in personal hygiene assistance and providing emotional support, significantly enhanced patient satisfaction. Leveraged strong relationships and teamwork at Big Tex to surpass production goals. Skilled in behavioral management and dementia care, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care and operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Adventist HealthCare
10.2020 - Current
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while ensuring the continued well-being of their loved one.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes, facilitating timely healing and recovery.
- Supported the physical therapy process by guiding patients through prescribed exercises under therapist supervision.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Production Worker
Big Tex
09.2020 - 10.2024
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
- Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
- Ensured accurate product labeling, reducing instances of customer dissatisfaction due to mismarked items.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Provided support during equipment maintenance, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent production output.
- Reduced downtime by performing regular maintenance on machinery.
- Increased team morale, leading safety training sessions.
- Played key role in achieving production targets, consistently meeting daily quotas.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment, adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
Education
GED - GED
South Georgia Techinal College
Americus, GA05.2013
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
Timeline
PCA
Adventist HealthCare
10.2020 - Current
Production Worker
Big Tex
09.2020 - 10.2024
GED - GED
South Georgia Techinal College
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