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Rayven Morton

Westland,MI

Summary

Professional with proven experience and readiness in practical nursing. Skilled in patient care, medical procedures, and clinical support, ensuring high standards and effective results. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Known for excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities. Professional with strong background in life skills training, known for adaptability and reliable performance. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and driving successful outcomes. Expertise includes behavior management, communication techniques, and daily living support. Proven ability to meet changing needs and deliver impactful results in diverse environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Daily Life Skills Trainer

NeuroRestorative
06.2024 - Current
  • Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
  • Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.
  • Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.
  • Coached clients through difficult life circumstances.
  • Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
  • Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
  • Assisted with personal care appointments such as haircuts and doctors' appointments.
  • Identified obstacles to learning in collaboration with adult learners and provided positive reinforcement for performance.

Private Caregiver

Shirley Morton
08.2016 - Current
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.

Private Duty Caregiver

Ayana Marshall
04.2022 - 08.2024
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between caregiving shifts by maintaining detailed documentation of completed tasks along with any pertinent observations regarding the client''s condition or needs during each shift worked.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences while encouraging balanced diets for improved overall health.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Managed emergencies effectively by responding calmly under pressure while adhering to established protocols until professional help arrived.

CNA Student

Tailored Home Care
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Enhanced teamwork abilities by collaborating closely with other CNAs, nurses, and healthcare providers to achieve common goals.
  • Delivered high-quality personal care services within the scope of practice as a CNA student, ensuring patient satisfaction.
  • Implemented effective time management strategies while completing assigned tasks efficiently during clinical rotations.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment, reducing the risk of infection and falls.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic care.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

V8 Caregiver

Right At Home Health Care
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.

Med Tech

Waltwood Senior Care Living
02.2018 - 06.2019
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Senior Caregiver

Waltwood Senior Care Living
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while remaining focused on delivering exceptional quality care.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate seamless care delivery across various settings.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Private Caregiver

Lovely Hearts
09.2016 - 01.2018
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Admin

Western Governors University
4001 S 700 E #300, Millcreek, UT 84107
11-2027

No Degree - Nursing

Dorsey College
Wayne, MI
09-2025

High School Diploma -

Canton Prep High School
Canton, MI
06-2022

Skills

  • Home maintenance
  • Laundry skills
  • Self-Care Techniques
  • Meal Planning
  • Personal hygiene
  • Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Basic Life Support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient Transfers
  • Toileting assistance
  • Reliable team player
  • Recording vital signs
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Safety Precautions
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Bedside manner
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Patient Lifting
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient-focused care
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Patient relationship building
  • Inpatient Care
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Care plan implementation

Accomplishments

    Enhanced Patient Quality of Life: Successfully implemented personalized care plans that improved the overall well-being of patients with dementia, leading to a noticeable increase in their engagement and comfort levels.

    Recognized for Compassionate Care: Received positive feedback from families and supervisors for providing compassionate and respectful care, contributing to high satisfaction ratings in the facilities where I worked.

    Medication Management Expertise: Developed a systematic approach to medication administration, reducing errors and ensuring compliance with prescribed regimens, which resulted in improved patient health outcomes.

    Crisis Management: Effectively managed challenging situations, including behavioral crises in dementia patients, utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain safety and calm.

    Training and Mentorship: Mentored new caregivers, sharing best practices and fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced team performance and patient care.

    Innovative Activities Program: Created and facilitated engaging activities for residents, which improved social interaction and cognitive stimulation, leading to a more vibrant community atmosphere.

    Efficient Team Collaboration: Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize care strategies for complex cases, ensuring comprehensive support for patients and their families.

Certification

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
  • First Aid Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training ( CPI)

Interests

  • Volunteer Work
  • Volunteer Travel
  • Fundraising Events
  • Advocacy Campaigns
  • Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations

Timeline

Daily Life Skills Trainer

NeuroRestorative
06.2024 - Current

CNA Student

Tailored Home Care
10.2023 - 07.2024

V8 Caregiver

Right At Home Health Care
07.2022 - 10.2023

Private Duty Caregiver

Ayana Marshall
04.2022 - 08.2024

Med Tech

Waltwood Senior Care Living
02.2018 - 06.2019

Senior Caregiver

Waltwood Senior Care Living
01.2017 - 03.2018

Private Caregiver

Lovely Hearts
09.2016 - 01.2018

Private Caregiver

Shirley Morton
08.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Health Admin

Western Governors University

No Degree - Nursing

Dorsey College

High School Diploma -

Canton Prep High School
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