Rhonda Herbst
Fowler,IN
Summary
Accomplished Home Health Care Provider and Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at Foreman Care Corp. / Senior Helpers and CVS. Expert in patient care and medication management, blending compassionate caregiving with efficient meal preparation. Enhanced patient independence and well-being, achieving significant improvements in client health outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Care Provider
Foreman Care Corp. / Senior Helpers
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and preserving dignity.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and performing routine housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Coordinated meal planning efforts based on dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring proper nutrition intake for all assigned clients.
- Addressed emergency situations promptly and effectively while adhering to established protocols for crisis intervention and escalation when necessary.
Pharmacy Technician
Hooks / CVS
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Proactively identified potential issues or discrepancies in medication orders, collaborating closely with pharmacists to resolve them quickly.
Home Health Care Provider
Foreman Care Corp. / Senior Helpers
11.2017 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and preserving dignity.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and performing routine housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Coordinated meal planning efforts based on dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring proper nutrition intake for all assigned clients.
- Addressed emergency situations promptly and effectively while adhering to established protocols for crisis intervention and escalation when necessary.
- Performed wound care duties diligently, reducing risk of infection and accelerating the healing process.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate communication among healthcare providers and continuity of care across multiple visits.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by maintaining strict confidentiality of personal information and adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Ensured medication adherence for optimal health outcomes through accurate administration and careful monitoring.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Education
No Degree - Pharmacy Technology
Hooks / CVS Pharmacy Technician Intern
Kentland, IN05.2023
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2018
High School Diploma -
Benton Central
Oxford, IN06.1984
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Dementia Care
- Emotional Support
- General Housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Patient Care
- Behavior redirection
- Nutrition Support
- Patient transportation
- Mobility Assistance
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Personal Care Aide
- Emotional Support and Companionship
Timeline
Home Health Care Provider
Foreman Care Corp. / Senior Helpers
04.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Hooks / CVS
07.2022 - 04.2024
Home Health Care Provider
Foreman Care Corp. / Senior Helpers
11.2017 - 08.2023
No Degree - Pharmacy Technology
Hooks / CVS Pharmacy Technician Intern
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Benton Central
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