Rosanna Paton

Supported my grandmother with daily activities at home.

• Drove her to oncologist, primary doctor, eye doctor, etc. appointments
• Assisted her with showering and dyeing her hair once a month
• Took her shopping to get her monthly groceries and personal care items
• Handled supply needs
• Changed her bedding, kept her room neat and switched out her seasonal clothing
• Washed laundry
• Checked her blood sugar and vitals as needed
• Prepared her breakfast and lunch based on her specific diabetic needs

• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement personalized care plans.
• Monitored vital signs and blood sugars, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and wellbeing.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to ensure safety standards.
• Trained new PCA staff on procedures, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
• Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
• Obtained EKGs as needed per the doctors' orders
• Recorded patients' input and output - emptied foley bag and purewick canisters
• Floated to different floors including the ED, ICU, and cardiac units.
• Sat with patients who required a 1:1 and documented as needed for that assignment
• Assisted RNs with wound care
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.

• Assisted patients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety during care delivery.
• Assisted with daily physical therapy needs
• Obtained patients''' vital signs and blood sugars as required
• Assisted nurses with Q2 hour turns for bed bound patients
• Assisted patients with trachea, vents and intubation
• Followed a daily bathing schedule and changed patients' linens
• Reported any changes to the RN

• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
• Monitored vital signs and blood sugars. Reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
• Worked specifically on a COVID-19 unit for 8 months
• Emptied foleys and recorded output

• Dean's List Spring 2024

• GPA 3.6