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Rhonda Garr

Rhonda Garr

Lithonia,GA

Summary

Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Care Master
08.2020 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

CNA

Care The Right Way
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Scheduling Coordinator/Direct Support Professional Supervisor

Halo Home Care
05.2017 - 12.2019
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ohio High School
Cincinnati
05.1997

Skills

  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Medications Familiarity
  • Medical Records Management
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • EMR Systems
  • General Housekeeping Abilities
  • Feeding Assistance Expertise
  • Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Admitting Support
  • Light Housekeeping
  • EHR Management
  • Quick Problem Solver
  • Recording Vital Signs

Timeline

CNA

Care The Right Way
07.2023 - 10.2023

CNA

Care Master
08.2020 - Current

Scheduling Coordinator/Direct Support Professional Supervisor

Halo Home Care
05.2017 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Ohio High School

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