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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
2023.01 - 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
2021.07 - 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
2022.11 - 2023.01
  • 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
2022.08 - 2022.09
  • 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
2022.06 - 2022.07
  • 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
2021.02 - 2021.12
  • 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
2020.01 - 2021.08
  • 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
2013.01 - 2014.05
  • 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
2012.05 - 2013.02

  • 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
2007.01 - 2010.08
  • 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, CO
12.2021

GED -

Vista Adult School
Vista, CA
04.2014

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
2023.01 - Current

Care Partner/Nursing Assistant

POUDRE CANYON HEALTH & REHABILITATION
2022.11 - 2023.01

Meat Process Worker

Lazy Acre Meats
2022.08 - 2022.09

MHT

Johnstown Heights
2022.06 - 2022.07

In-Home Caregiver

Owen Kent
2021.07 - Current

Behavioral Health Associate

Highlands Behavioral Health
2021.02 - 2021.12

CareMemory Care, Assistant Living

CAREGIVER, Good Samaritan Society, Hospice
2020.01 - 2021.08

Desk Clerk

Onyx Salon And Spa
2013.01 - 2014.05

Sprint

Wireless Evolution
2012.05 - 2013.02

Caregiver

Stacie Seltmann
2007.01 - 2010.08

CERTIFICATION - EMT

Front Range Community College

GED -

Vista Adult School
  • BLS
  • CPR
  • EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Samantha Biskupski