Stephanie Coleman
New Haven,CT
Summary
Experienced PCA with a proven track record of providing high-quality care to clients. Proficient in recording vital signs and responding to health issues. Skilled in monitoring and assisting residents through individual service plans.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Yale New Haven Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Benchmark Senior Living
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Answered call lights, alarms and patient requests.
- Disassembled, reassembled and corrected changeover.
- Prepared reports to document patients` care activities.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Home Health Aide
Attending Home Care
02.2012 - 02.2018
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY06-2017
Skills
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient Transport
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Mobility assistance aptitude
- Patient Services
- Feeding Assistance
- Healthy meal preparation
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Benchmark Senior Living
07.2023 - 02.2024
PCA
Yale New Haven Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Attending Home Care
02.2012 - 02.2018
Associate of Applied Science -
Kingsborough Community College
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