Santana Manuel

• Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
• Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
• Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction on preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
• Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
• Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
• Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
• Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
• Administered medications / subcutaneous shots as directed by physician.
• Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
• Developed good rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
• Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
• Provided transportation and appointments management.
• Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
• Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
• Provided direct personal administrative services to clients.
• Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
• Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
• Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
• Assisted with end-of-life care.
• Documented vital signs and coordinated with health care providers.
• Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
• Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
• Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
• Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
• Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
• Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
• Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
• Trained on how to properly and effectively work with elders with cognitive declining diseases.
• 1 0n 1 with geriatric individuals who need more mental and emotional support.

• Called patients post-procedure to inquire about status, recovery and questions.
• Connected patients with new primary care providers.
• Scheduled / Rescheduled patient appointments
• Draft and send out Patient referral care forms (RAF)
• Connect / direct patients to proper community outreach resources that i knew about in and out of my county.
• worked closely with state funded health insurance organizations. i got patients healthcare capitation / Re-Capitation needs met.

• Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
• Responded to emergency situations and provided support to promote client safety and wellbeing.
• Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs.
• Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care.
• Evaluated clients progress and adjusted service plans to address areas of concern.
• Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
• during a single shift I had anywhere from 8-15 patients I was responsible to perform care for.

I have completed my formal education of Phlebotomy and the understanding of how to properly do a venipuncture procedure, and the coursework, Now i await to sit in on my exam. My education with Phlebotomy has taught me how to communicate more effectively with patients, Medical professionals, & Family as well as deeply understand the coagulation studies.