Samantha Biskupski
Berthoud,CO
Summary
Fast-thinking and very good in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills, attention to detail and dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care. Enjoy learning new things.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Partner
Balfour
Longmont, CO
01.2023 - Current
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care 100+ bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Worked with Balfour Memory Care to complete 45 patients and daily treatments.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
In-Home Caregiver
Owen Kent
Loveland, CO
07.2021 - Current
- G tube, Catheter.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Administered medications to patients and performed follow-ups regarding prescriptions and supplements.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Handled Owens physician appointment books by rearranging schedules and penciling in breaks, vacations and meetings.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
Care Partner/Nursing Assistant
POUDRE CANYON HEALTH & REHABILITATION
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
Meat Process Worker
Lazy Acre Meats
Otis, CO
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace and tie roasts.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Educated 10 staff members on specialty meat cuts, food handling methods and sanitation guidelines.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Conducted proper operations of tenderizers, injectors and smoking ovens.
MHT
Johnstown Heights
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
Behavioral Health Associate
Highlands Behavioral Health
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Three Units
- 100 bed per unit
- Verbal De-escalation
- M1 Holds
- Handle with Care training
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Documented behavioral incidents thoroughly to keep accurate records.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Developed and deepened relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Followed standard admissions procedures and documentation requirements for client intakes.
- Assisted with execution of client activities, support groups and field trips.
- Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Performed searches of resident belongings prior to admissions and throughout stays.
- Documented information for charts, progress reports, assessments and other paperwork within specific timeframes.
- Assessed patient needs and recommended appropriate courses of treatment.
- Provided extensive residential staff training in such areas as symptoms management and effective intervention strategies.
- Documented Vitals
CareMemory Care, Assistant Living
CAREGIVER, Good Samaritan Society, Hospice
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Working In Four Locations
- Taking care up to 15 patients per day.
- Home Services
- Palliative Care
- Contributed to safety and quality care by charting and
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
- Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
- Maintained patient hygiene by administering bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Checked mail, shopped for groceries and handled bill payments.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Cared for wounds by changing bandages, dressings and binders to promote healing.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Desk Clerk
Onyx Salon And Spa
01.2013 - 05.2014
- 600 Marine haircuts per day.
- Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Checked in and out designated equipment, keys and supplies.
- Collected room deposits, fees and payments.
- Maintained clean, tidy and sanitized common areas for personnel and guests.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Sprint
Wireless Evolution
05.2012 - 02.2013
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Increased repeat customer base by maintaining relationships with high-profile clients and effectively managing service issues.
- Contacted customers via phone and email to explore connections, offer services and cement relationships.
- Established sales goals and strategies that contributed to increased growth in sales and profitability.
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
Caregiver
Stacie Seltmann
01.2007 - 08.2010
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Education
CERTIFICATION - EMT
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO12.2021
GED -
Vista Adult School
Vista, CA04.2014
Skills
- First Aid and Safety
- PPE Usage
- HIPAA Compliance
- CPR Certification
- Patient Condition Observation
- Attention to Detail
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Prioritization and Time Management
- Creative Thinking
- Nursing Assistance
- Risk Management Assessments
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
Certification
- BLS
- CPR
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Care Partner
Balfour
01.2023 - Current
Care Partner/Nursing Assistant
POUDRE CANYON HEALTH & REHABILITATION
11.2022 - 01.2023
Meat Process Worker
Lazy Acre Meats
08.2022 - 09.2022
MHT
Johnstown Heights
06.2022 - 07.2022
In-Home Caregiver
Owen Kent
07.2021 - Current
Behavioral Health Associate
Highlands Behavioral Health
02.2021 - 12.2021
CareMemory Care, Assistant Living
CAREGIVER, Good Samaritan Society, Hospice
01.2020 - 08.2021
Desk Clerk
Onyx Salon And Spa
01.2013 - 05.2014
Sprint
Wireless Evolution
05.2012 - 02.2013
Caregiver
Stacie Seltmann
01.2007 - 08.2010
CERTIFICATION - EMT
Front Range Community College
GED -
Vista Adult School
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