Sharon Reno
Leesville,LA
Summary
Dedicated PCA from Acumen Fiscal Agency, excelling in patient care by enhancing independence and wellbeing through expert personal hygiene assistance and compassionate support. Achieved significant improvements in patient comfort and safety, leveraging skills in vital signs monitoring and emotional support. Demonstrated commitment to HIPAA compliance and patient dignity, fostering trust and rapport with families. Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA Personal Care Attendant
Acumen Fiscal Agency
2011.10 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American History
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2026
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Emotional Support
- Dementia Care
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Meal Preparation
- End of life care
- Continuing education
- Diabetes management
- Nutrition monitoring
- Transfer Techniques
- Seizure Precautions
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Observation
- Professional Bedside Manner
My hobbies include research history for World War 1 and 2.
I have done research and essays on World War 1 and 2. My particular interest is in the Holocaust and researching family members who died in concentration camps.
Additional Information
I am looking to work remote, either internship or volunteer for museums, libraries or historical sites.
Timeline
PCA Personal Care Attendant
Acumen Fiscal Agency
2011.10 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - American History
Southern New Hampshire University
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