Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Aide
Western State Hospital
Hopkinsville, US
12.2014 - Current
Under supervision, provides direct care to patients, including assisting with personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.
Checks and reports vital sign data.
Attends required training programs and assists with the orientation and training of newly assigned staff.
Applies therapeutic communication techniques and emergency procedures for safe de-escalation and physical behavior control of patients.
Assist with maintaining a safe and clean patient environment.
Collects and labels laboratory specimens.
Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
Participated in training sessions to stay updated on healthcare policies and registration software.
Maintained a clean, safe environment in the treatment area by following all safety protocols.
Education
Associate's degree - healthcare administration
Colorado Technical University-Online
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2021
High School Diploma - Required Courses
Hopkinsville High School
Hopkinsville, KY
05.2013
Skills
Laundry
Medication Administration
EMR systems
Medical office experience
Vital Signs
Patient Care
Medical Records
Hospital Experience
Computer skills
Conflict management
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Organizational skills
First aid and CPR
Medical terminology
Healthcare software
Patient identity verification
Certification
CPR Certification
Driver's License
CPR and CPI certified
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 12/01/21, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
Home health aide skills, Completed, 07/01/20, Providing care to patients in a home setting