Selester taylor
Crowley,TX
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Overture Home Care, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in medication administration and regulatory compliance, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for clients. Committed to delivering compassionate care and fostering positive relationships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA/Caregiver
Overture Home Care
Crowley, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client vitals and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
Medical Records Clerk III
Tarrant County MHMR
Fort Worth, TX
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Maintained patient confidentiality while handling sensitive medical records.
- Organized and filed medical documents for easy access by staff.
- Trained new clerks on procedures for managing medical documentation.
- Reviewed records for compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Supported audits by providing requested documentation and information.
Mental Health Technician
Hickory Trail Hospital
DeSoto, TX
05.2014 - 07.2018
- Monitored patient behavior and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Administered medications as prescribed and documented patient responses accurately.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
Unit Secretary/CNA
LifeCare Hospitals of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
04.2013 - 08.2016
- Managed patient admissions and discharge processes in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Coordinated communication between medical staff and patients for effective care delivery.
- Handled incoming calls and inquiries, directing them to appropriate departments.
- Assisted in preparing medical documents and reports for healthcare providers.
- Responded to requests from internal staff regarding patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
CNA/Caregiver
Professional Care Takers
Fort Worth, TX
01.2008 - 04.2013
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Monitored client vitals and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Baker College
Flint, MI05-1992
High School Diploma -
Flint Central High School
Flint, MI06-1986
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Regulatory compliance
- Team collaboration
- Patient documentation
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Training and mentoring
- Safety protocols
- Conflict resolution
- Behavior observation
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Wound care
Timeline
CNA/Caregiver
Overture Home Care
03.2024 - Current
Medical Records Clerk III
Tarrant County MHMR
06.2016 - 08.2020
Mental Health Technician
Hickory Trail Hospital
05.2014 - 07.2018
Unit Secretary/CNA
LifeCare Hospitals of Fort Worth
04.2013 - 08.2016
CNA/Caregiver
Professional Care Takers
01.2008 - 04.2013
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Baker College
High School Diploma -
Flint Central High School