Sudie Mills
Locust Grove,OK
Summary
Compassionate, focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prescription Delivery Driver/Courier
Tahlequah Drug
Tahlequah, OK
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Collected and delivered prescriptions to patients' homes or other locations in a timely manner.
- Verified the accuracy of prescription information with healthcare providers.
- Maintained records of medications, deliveries, and pickups.
- Ensured all paperwork was completed accurately and legibly according to company policies.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with patients and healthcare providers.
- Inspected vehicle for defects before each delivery run.
- Delivered medical supplies as needed to patient's home or other designated locations.
- Stocked vehicles with necessary supplies such as fuel, oil, water, maps, and first aid kits.
- Organized packages for efficient delivery routes.
- Followed instructions from dispatch personnel regarding delivery routes and pickup times.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential patient information.
- Used cell phones or tablets to upload time, delivery and shipment information into company website or database.
Personal Care Manager
Central State Community Services
Pryor, OK
12.2019 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented individual care plans for clients, ensuring the highest quality of care.
- Conducted daily assessments to evaluate client needs, safety and health conditions.
- Maintained accurate records of clients' progress and provided feedback to families.
- Provided emotional support to clients and their family members during difficult times.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, medication management and housekeeping tasks.
- Coordinated medical appointments and transportation services for clients.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress or concerns related to service delivery.
- Provided companionship to patients by engaging them in conversation or recreational activities.
- Organized social activities for patients based on their interests or abilities.
- Encouraged independence while providing assistance when necessary.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Developed and implemented care management plan to address needs and goals.
- Monitored care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventional achievement and suggest changes.
- Created plan of care to assist patients in reducing problems or barriers to achieve optimal level of health.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Personal Care Assistant
BioStorage Technologies
Tahlequah, OK
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Conducted initial assessment of clients' needs and determined appropriate services for them.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored individual service plans to ensure that the clients received quality care.
- Maintained accurate records of client attendance, progress notes, medications, and incident reports.
- Provided crisis management interventions as needed to address behavioral issues in a timely manner.
- Assisted with the development of programs and activities designed to promote socialization skills among residents.
- Coordinated transportation for residents to medical appointments or other activities outside the group home setting.
- Provided direct supervision and support for staff members to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensured that all necessary safety protocols were followed while providing care in the home environment.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists., to provide comprehensive care services for clients.
- Planned weekly menus based on nutritional requirements of each resident and maintained food inventory levels accordingly.
- Organized recreational activities such as field trips or social events for residents in order to enhance their well-being.
- Inspected living areas regularly to identify any potential hazards or maintenance needs.
- Performed daily assessments of client behavior changes or physical health status.
- Communicated with families or advocates to discuss resident needs and progress.
- Created work schedule in advance, promoting adequate coverage for shifts.
- Resolved concerns regarding staff, residents and care to maintain standards throughout group home.
- Monitored and provided residents with assistance for bathing, dressing and other basic hygiene needs.
- Scheduled residents' appointment and provided transportation to physician and therapy visits.
- Encouraged residents to independently interact with others, make decisions and participate in community activities.
- Coordinated community activities to promote social skills and community participation.
CNA HHA LTC
Cherokee Nation Home Health Outreach
Tahlequah, OK
04.2011 - 10.2012
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
CNA HHA LTC
Oxford Home Health
Broken Arrow, OK
07.2003 - 11.2008
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Education
Certification - Home Health Aide, Certified Nurse Aid, Long Term
Indian Capital Technology Center - Bill Willis/Tahlequah
Tahlequah, OK08-2011
Certified License - Cosmetology
Oklahoma Cosmetology
Tahlequah, OK05-1989
Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Meal Preparation
- Progress Documentation
- Client documentation
- Care plan assessment
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility support
- Interpersonal Communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate client care
- Toileting assistance
- ADL support
- Ambulation Assistance
- Community activities
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Housekeeping
- Patient Care
- Geriatric Care
- Bathing Support
- Elder Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Organizational Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Certification
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
CNA, HHA, LTC
Certification number 37V067000411
Issued Date: 04/05/2011 Expiration Date: 04/30/2025
Professional References
- Cheryl Trammel, 918-456-3171, ctrammel@cherokeeok.org
- Kathy Upton, 918-519-0076, Kcoke1960@yahoo.com
- Patty Gerr, 918-570-2837, pkoster4@yahoo.com
Timeline
Prescription Delivery Driver/Courier
Tahlequah Drug
05.2023 - 04.2024
Personal Care Manager
Central State Community Services
12.2019 - 01.2023
Personal Care Assistant
BioStorage Technologies
02.2017 - 12.2019
CNA HHA LTC
Cherokee Nation Home Health Outreach
04.2011 - 10.2012
CNA HHA LTC
Oxford Home Health
07.2003 - 11.2008
Certification - Home Health Aide, Certified Nurse Aid, Long Term
Indian Capital Technology Center - Bill Willis/Tahlequah
Certified License - Cosmetology
Oklahoma Cosmetology
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