Tabitha Fitzgerald
Buckhannon,WV
Summary
Compassionate In-Home Care Specialist with background in providing individualized care to seniors and disabled persons. Strong ability to assess client needs, develop care plans, and maintain patient records. Skilled in administering medication, performing light housekeeping duties, and providing emotional support. Demonstrated impact in improving quality of life for patients through personalized attention and care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Care
Public Partnerships/Palco
Buckhannon, WV
08.2017 - Current
- Transported clients to medical appointments, errands and social engagements in a safe manner.
- Created meal plans for elderly clients based on their dietary needs and preferences.
- Assisted with mobility issues by providing physical support when transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or walker.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care standards were met at all times.
- Performed basic nursing tasks such as changing bandages, taking temperatures or measuring blood pressure levels.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Buckhannon, WV
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
Medical Assistant
Emerald EyeCare
Cambridge, OH
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Education
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Course
Buckhannon, WV01-2021
Associate Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
WVJC
Clarksburg, WV05-2014
Diploma -
Buckhannon Upshur High School
Buckhannon, WV05-2012
CNA
Fred Eberle Technical Center
Buckhannon, WV05-2012
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dementia Care
- Patient transportation
- Ambulation Assistance
- Client safety and first aid
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Errand running
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Blood collection
- Data Entry
- Venipuncture
- Specimen handling
- Patient Care
- Communication abilities
- Specimen Preparation
- Sanitation and sterilization
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
01.2022 - 12.2024
In Home Care
Public Partnerships/Palco
08.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant
Emerald EyeCare
04.2015 - 12.2016
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Course
Associate Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
WVJC
Diploma -
Buckhannon Upshur High School
CNA
Fred Eberle Technical Center
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