Poetry Thomas
Albany,NY
Summary
Patient-focused [Job Title] with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Modivcare
10.2023 - Current
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
Resident Assistant
Hawthorne Ridge
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Medical Technician
Atria
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
Resident Assistant
Atria
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Followed residence's service plan and provided assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene and other daily living tasks.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls
Albany, NY06.2020
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Healthy Meal Preparation
- Information Protection
- Patient Observation
- Infection Prevention
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- First Aid Procedures
- ADL Assistance
- CPR Certification
- Medication Administration
- Catheter Care
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
PCA
Modivcare
10.2023 - Current
Resident Assistant
Hawthorne Ridge
01.2023 - 09.2023
Medical Technician
Atria
01.2021 - 11.2022
Resident Assistant
Atria
01.2021 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls
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