Rachel Bogaert
Waterford,Michigan
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TRAVEL CNA
ROOTSTAFF OPOSING LLC
101 FEDERAL ST SUITE 1900 BOSTON MA02110
01.2023 - Current
- Anticipated potential issues related to specific diagnoses or treatments based on knowledge gained from prior travel CNA experiences.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
- Served as a mentor to new CNAs during their orientation period, providing guidance on facility policies and best practices for patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Expanded professional knowledge by attending continuing education courses, seminars, and workshops relevant to the travel CNA role.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and private homes.
CNA/MED TECH
TIM NYE
9259 SANDYSIDE RD WHITELAKE MICHIGAN48386
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
MED TECH /Patient Care Advocate
Medical Team
LOCKWOOD OF WATERFORD 1407 SKIPPER DR
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Performed routine maintenance on medical equipment, ensuring reliability and accuracy of test results.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Actively contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, offering insight into potential diagnoses based on lab findings.
- Implemented infection control practices in handling specimens and equipment to provide protection and comply with health and safety protocols.
- Continuously improved skills through ongoing education and professional development courses.
- Maintained a sterile work environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines for optimal patient care.
- Facilitated cross-training opportunities among colleagues to promote skill diversification and increased capacity for handling diverse caseloads.
- Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
- Prepared and inspected medical equipment and instruments to manage wear and tear.
- Trained new staff members in laboratory procedures, contributing to overall team success and cohesion.
- Conducted comprehensive equipment calibration checks, ensuring consistent performance levels across all testing instruments used within the facility.
- Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
MED TECH/PCT
READYCARE
INNAT CASS LAKE 900 NORTH CASS LAKE ROAD
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- 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.
- Trained new staff members in laboratory procedures, contributing to overall team success and cohesion.
Education
NURSING
WARREN HEALTH ACADEMY
3691 SASHABAW 48329GED -
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL06-2005
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Reliable team player
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Dressing assistance
- Patient lifting
- Supporting personal needs
- Safety precautions
- Compassionate caregiver
- Adaptable
- Bedside manner
- Patient relationship building
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- IV management
- Patient assessments
- Electronic charting
- End-of-life care
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Specimen collection
- Medical terminology
- Responding to emergencies
- Healthcare ethics
- Geriatric care
- Maintaining privacy
- General housekeeping
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient management
- Transporting patients
- Activity planning
- Light housekeeping
- Inpatient care
- Meal planning
- Mobility assistance
- Ambulation assistance
- Trustworthy companion
- Quality assurance
- Care plan implementation
- Patient relations
- Observing responses
- Tracheostomy care
- Condition monitoring
- Preparing meals
- Case management
- Reliable transportation
- Medical records management
- Activity coordination
- Outpatient care
- Database administration
- Feeding assistance expert
- Pediatric care
- EMR / EHR
- Medical office administration
- Conducting intakes
- Wound care specialist
- Shared governance
- Vital sign recording
Accomplishments
I HAVE ATTENDED AND READ EDUCATIONAL IN SERVICE TRAINING IN THE FORM OF MEETINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND HAVE AGREED TOA MANDATORY NUMBER OF IN SERVICES PER YEARAS AN INDEPENDANT CONTRACTOR
UNIVERSAL PRECAUSIONS
INFECTION CONTROL
HAND WASHING TECHNEQUE
HIPPA TRAINING
CONTAMINATED WASTE DISPOSAL
TRASFER TECHNIQUES
PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS
OSHA ERGONOMICS
OSHA BLOODBORN PATHOGENS
ABUSE AND NEGLECT
ELDER JUSTICE ACT
Certification
AMERICAN RED CROS BLS CPR AND AED
CNA LICIENCE MICHIGAN
- Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- EKG Technician Certification (CET) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Languages
English
French
Full Professional
Timeline
CNA/MED TECH
TIM NYE
07.2024 - 09.2024
TRAVEL CNA
ROOTSTAFF OPOSING LLC
01.2023 - Current
MED TECH /Patient Care Advocate
Medical Team
01.2018 - 01.2020
MED TECH/PCT
READYCARE
11.2016 - 08.2018
AMERICAN RED CROS BLS CPR AND AED
CNA LICIENCE MICHIGAN
- Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- EKG Technician Certification (CET) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
NURSING
WARREN HEALTH ACADEMY
GED -
Jefferson State Community College