Shawanna Dorsey
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Proven Home Health Aide with a track record of delivering compassionate care and nutritional meal preparation at Suite Living Senior Care. Excelled in client documentation and vital signs monitoring, enhancing patient well-being. Demonstrates exceptional time management and team collaboration, ensuring efficient patient scheduling and care plan assessment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Suite living senior care
Saint Paul, MN
07.2024 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
Home Health Aide
Carter's Care
Saint Paul, MN
06.2017 - Current
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
Home Health Aide
Maple hill senior living
Maplewood, MN
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
Direct Support Professional
Phoenix Residence
Saint Paul, MN
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Patient Scheduling Coordinator
Alltran Health
St. Cloud, MN
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Scheduled patient appointments efficiently, ensuring optimal utilization of medical staff time.
- Utilized electronic medical records (EMR) systems for accurate and up-to-date scheduling information.
- Verified insurance information for all new patients prior to scheduling visits.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding appointment details, preparation instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Century College
White Bear Lake, MNSkills
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Care plan assessment
- Client documentation
- Basic nursing care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical terminology
- Data entry
- ADL support
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Clinical documentation
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Suite living senior care
07.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
Maple hill senior living
10.2023 - 06.2024
Direct Support Professional
Phoenix Residence
02.2023 - 10.2023
Patient Scheduling Coordinator
Alltran Health
11.2018 - 12.2020
Home Health Aide
Carter's Care
06.2017 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Century College