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Stephanie Phillips

Valdese,NC

Summary

Dedicated PCA with extensive experience at Private Care, excelling in compassionate patient support and effective behavioral management. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and emergency response, I enhanced patient comfort and independence while ensuring safety and hygiene. Committed to delivering high-quality care, I successfully improved patient mobility and well-being.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

Private Care
08.2013 - 04.2022
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
  • Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
  • Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.

Education

Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Townsend, GA

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Emotional support
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Emergency response
  • Meal preparation
  • End-of-life care
  • Medical terminology
  • Daily living assistance
  • Transfer techniques
  • Medication reminders
  • Patient documentation
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Feeding assistance
  • Patient observation

Timeline

PCA

Private Care
08.2013 - 04.2022

Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Stephanie Phillips