Sandra Crocker
Palliative Care Specialist & Patient Advocate
San Antonio,Texas
"Let all that you do be done with love"
1 Corinthians 16:14
Summary
Smart and attentive Palliative Care Provider, gifted in calming both patients and caregivers through dynamic listening and interpersonal skills. Considered valuable asset in helping to manage pain and patients' needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Hospice Caregiver
Self Employed
San Antonio, Texas
01.2012 - Current
- Oversaw implementation and ongoing assessment of patient care plan.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
Palliative Care Provider
Self Employed Services
San Antonio, Texas
05.2010 - Current
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
Patient Care Advocate
Self Employed
San Antonio, TX
05.2010 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Worked with patients and families to develop future plans and discuss care actions.
- Monitored ongoing care and proactively corrected problems.
- Reviewed each step of patient care and made proactive adjustments to avert issues.
- Provided subject matter expertise in case management and related procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
08.1994 - 05.1997
Skills
Patient care
Community integration
Chronic disease management
Verbal and written communication skills
Flexible schedule and availability
Affiliations
Elder Care Solutions Group
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Hospice Caregiver - Self Employed
01.2012 - Current
Palliative Care Provider - Self Employed Services
05.2010 - Current
Patient Care Advocate - Self Employed
05.2010 - Current
University of Massachusetts - Boston - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
08.1994 - 05.1997