Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Support Assistant
OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Columbus
05.2023 - Current
provide care to patients under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
Assisted patients with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Provided emotional support for both patients and their families during difficult times.
Document patients, sleep, and eating patterns
Assisted patients with lifting to move on or off beds
Recorded patients' vital signs and document it on epic
Report changes in patient conditions to the medical staff
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Transported specimens, pharmacy items, verifying it and delivery to authorized personnel.
Get a bladder scan for the patient if needed
Measure patient's height, weight and record intake/output.
Follow HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Home Health Aide
LA Home Health
Columbus, OH
06.2017 - 09.2024
Assist clients with rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Turned and repositioned bedridden clients to prevent bedsores.
Assisted client with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Helped clients walk with or without self-help devices.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the clients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Reported changes in clients' conditions to registered nurse
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Assist clients in preparing for activities and social programs.
Remind clients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Exhibit compassionate care and communication
Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
Encourage independence by teaching self-care skills
Monitoring client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to the medical staff
CNA
Opendoor
Columbus, Ohio
09.2019 - 02.2022
Documented activities and recorded information
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Transport residents within the facility as needed.
Report changes in resident's conditions to nurses
Answer intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Administer medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
Use mobility devices to transport patients.
Recognize signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.