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Rachel Andruss

Wenatchee,Washington

Summary

Healthcare provider with 20 years experience in fast paced environments. Skilled multi-tasker adept at handling confidential paperwork,administering medication, and providing quality patient care. Versatile skill set ranging from also working in housekeeping, retail service, food service work. Seeking to transition away from healthcare.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Med Aide

Avamere
Wenatchee, WA
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Maintained accurate medication records for each patient.
  • Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals regarding medication administration issues.

Private Caregiver

Margaret Mounts
Wenatchee, WA
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Provided end of life care.

Private Caregiver

Eugene Vanderhoff
Wenatchee, WA
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted client with personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Helped client stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Medication administration.
  • Meal prep and housekeeping.
  • Provided compassionate end of life care.

C.N.A.

Colonial Vista Care Center
Wenatchee, WA
04.2019 - 06.2020
  • Provided and assisted with dressing, bathing, grooming, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
  • Documenting tasks, resident care, observation of any and all changes.
  • Provided end of life comfort care.
  • Collected and documented vital signs.
  • Assisted with range of motion and therapy exercises.
  • Assisted with mobility devices and equipment.

C.N.A. / Medication Aide

Prestige at Colonial Vista Assisted Living
Wenatchee, Washington
01.2011 - 12.2018
  • Assisted and provided care for all activities of daily living.
  • Provided emotion support for resident's and their family.
  • Provided compassionate end of life care.
  • Stocked, ordered and maintained medical supplies as directed.
  • Assisted and encouraged with therapy and activities.
  • Administered, ordered, verified medication.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Confluence Health
Wenatchee, Washington
07.2016 - 09.2018
  • Accurately took vital signs, weights, measurements of patients. Immediately reporting any abnormality directly to the care team.
  • Hourly rounding and documenting on every patient.
  • Assisting and providing all care needed.
  • Assisted nurse in preparing patients for procedures, treatments.
  • Communicating and working as a team with entire staff.
  • Proper use of organizations computer and programs for patient and professional communication and documentation. And use of multi- line phones, printer, copier and scanner.

Skills

  • Self-directed
  • Effective communicator
  • Quick problem solver
  • Adaptive team player
  • Calm and level headed under duress

Certification

  • Nursing Delegation Certificate
  • CPR/First Aid card
  • Food Handlers card
  • Diabetes Training Certificate
  • C.N.A. license
  • Dementia Specialty Training Certificate
  • Mental Health Training Certificate
  • HIV/AIDS Certificate

Timeline

Med Aide

Avamere
10.2023 - 02.2024

Private Caregiver

Margaret Mounts
05.2022 - 10.2022

Private Caregiver

Eugene Vanderhoff
01.2021 - 02.2022

C.N.A.

Colonial Vista Care Center
04.2019 - 06.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Confluence Health
07.2016 - 09.2018

C.N.A. / Medication Aide

Prestige at Colonial Vista Assisted Living
01.2011 - 12.2018
  • Nursing Delegation Certificate
  • CPR/First Aid card
  • Food Handlers card
  • Diabetes Training Certificate
  • C.N.A. license
  • Dementia Specialty Training Certificate
  • Mental Health Training Certificate
  • HIV/AIDS Certificate
Rachel Andruss