Sabrina Cook
CommonSpirit Health
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Patient Care Assistant with experience at CommonSpirit Health, skilled in vital signs documentation and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and communication. Recognized for maintaining high standards of care and contributing to a positive patient experience, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and documentation accuracy.
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
7 Years 1 Month- Assisted nursing staff in patient care routines and daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient environments.
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene tasks.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and procedures.
- 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.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
Security Officer
2 Years 1 Month- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted regular patrols, identifying and addressing potential hazards.
- Responded promptly to incidents, documenting details for further action.
- Assisted in development of emergency response plans to enhance preparedness.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on investigations and incident reporting.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Dietary Server
1 Year 11 Months- Delivered meals to patients, ensuring dietary restrictions and preferences were met.
- Assisted in meal preparation and service, maintaining cleanliness and organization of dining areas.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to coordinate meal delivery schedules.
- Supported dietary team in inventory management, tracking supplies for efficient operations.
- Maintained compliance with food safety standards during meal handling and serving processes.
- Participated in training new staff on dietary protocols and service procedures efficiently.
- Expedited meal delivery by efficiently organizing tray assembly lines for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
- Received positive feedback from patients regarding quality of service, contributing to an improved facility reputation.
- Contributed to facility-wide infection control efforts through strict adherence to hand hygiene protocols before handling food items.
- Supported dietary department goals by actively participating in team meetings and sharing ideas for improvement.
- Proactively resolved meal service challenges, resulting in more efficient and effective processes within the dietary department.
Education
No Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Skills
Medical terminology
Vital signs documentation
Written and verbal communication
Emotional support
Catheter care
Basic life support
Documentation
Safety protocols
Specimen collection
Scheduling
Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
CommonSpirit Health
04.2017 - 05.2024Read More
Dietary Server
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
02.2015 - 01.2017Read More
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
10.2014 - 11.2016Read More
Texas Southern University
No Degree from Respiratory Therapy
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