Rose Richelieu
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Assistant for 11 + years with extensive experience at Baptist Health of South Florida, skilled in vital signs documentation and personal hygiene assistance. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring safety and comfort while adhering to OSHA compliance and organizational standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Baptist Health Of South Florida
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Prioritized confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of patient care.
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
- Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
- Implemented infection control protocols effectively, reducing the spread of illness within the facility.
- Improved patient satisfaction by responding promptly to call lights and addressing needs or concerns.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Wellington Regional Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort during their stay.
- Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Supported nursing staff by accurately obtaining and recording vital signs, promptly notifying nurses of any abnormal results.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to strict infection control protocols and regular room sanitization procedures.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, facilitating coordinated efforts to provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective shift handover by sharing vital information about patients'' status with incoming nursing personnel.
- Assisted in the orientation of new Patient Care Nursing Assistants, sharing best practices for efficient provision of quality patient care.
- Attended in-service programs to complete ongoing and annual organizational and departmental requirements to promote highest standard of customer relations principles for patients, visitors and fellow staff members.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance knowledge base for improved job performance.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
VI Lake Side Village
08.2010 - 08.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to patients in various stages of recovery.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort during their stay.
- Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Supported nursing staff by accurately obtaining and recording vital signs, promptly notifying nurses of any abnormal results.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to strict infection control protocols and regular room sanitization procedures.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, facilitating coordinated efforts to provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the orientation of new Patient Care Nursing Assistants, sharing best practices for efficient provision of quality patient care.
- Attended in-service programs to complete ongoing and annual organizational and departmental requirements to promote highest standard of customer relations principles for patients, visitors and fellow staff members.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance knowledge base for improved job performance.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Skills
- Vital signs documentation
- Blood glucose testing
- Catheter care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Safety protocols
- Organizational standards
- Room preparation
- Compassionate care
Languages
Creole
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Baptist Health Of South Florida
09.2023 - Current
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Wellington Regional Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2023
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
VI Lake Side Village
08.2010 - 08.2021