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Renita Johnson

Houston

Summary

Dedicated Home Health Provider with a proven track record at Central Home Health, enhancing patient wellbeing through compassionate caregiving and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and care plan management, I successfully reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patient health and fostering independence in daily living activities.

Work History

Home Health Provider

Central Home Health
  • Improved client wellbeing by engaging them in social activities such as conversation, games, or outings when appropriate.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments upon initial visit to identify patient needs accurately and establish an effective plan of care accordingly.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions for patients by closely monitoring vital signs and medication adherence.
  • Facilitated effective communication between interdisciplinary healthcare teams, ensuring comprehensive and cohesive care plans for each patient.
  • Managed accurate documentation of patient conditions, interventions, and progress to ensure continuity of care.
  • Monitored blood glucose levels regularly for diabetic clients to maintain optimum health conditions.
  • Maintained a safe home environment for patients by conducting thorough assessments and implementing necessary modifications.
  • Assisted patients with mobility challenges using appropriate transfer techniques to prevent injuries.
  • Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity in their homes.
  • Coordinated medical appointments for patients, providing transportation when needed and facilitating communication between healthcare providers.
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
  • Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Ensured compliance with all HIPAA regulations while maintaining patient confidentiality throughout the caregiving process.
  • Performed wound care treatments and monitored healing progress for optimal recovery results.
  • Educated clients on proper nutrition, exercise, and self-care habits for improved health outcomes.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment as necessary to aid clients in completing daily tasks safely while preserving personal autonomy.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and personalized home care services.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific patient needs and preferences.
  • Delivered quality post-operative care resulting in reduced recovery times for surgical patients under my supervision.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families through regular updates on their loved one''s condition and progress towards goals.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and their families, easing the transition to home-based care.

Education

Certified Nurse Aid

Launch Point
Houston
11.2024

M B.Smiley High School
Houston, TX
05.2005

Skills

  • Home safety evaluation
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Recording vital signs
  • Behavioral support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Meal preparation
  • Patient transportation
  • Mobility assistance
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Care plan adherence
  • Nutrition management
  • Fall prevention
  • Patient care
  • First aid and safety
  • Dementia care
  • Catheter care
  • Client documentation
  • Behavioral management
  • Medication administration
  • General housekeeping
  • Care plan implementation
  • Care plan management
  • Palliative care
  • Care plan assessment
  • Physical monitoring
  • Elder care
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Bathing support
  • Activities of daily living (adls)
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Dressing assistance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Personal care
  • Heavy lifting
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Breathing treatments
  • Feeding assistance
  • Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
  • CPR/AED

Timeline

Home Health Provider

Central Home Health

Certified Nurse Aid

Launch Point

M B.Smiley High School
Renita Johnson