Tammy Huggins
Caregiver
Mesquite,Texas
Summary
Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Amada Communications
Plano, Texas
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Caregiver
John Hamilton
Abilene, Texas
11.2019 - 06.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Dextrose
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
Caregiver
Debbie Garrett
Wilmer, Texas
02.2014 - 09.2019
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
ATI Career Training
Dallas, Texas05.1991
GED -
Mesquite High School
Mesquite, Texas05.1990
Skills
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Dependable and Responsible
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Diet and Nutrition
- Dextrose
- Direct Care Aide
- Strong Ethics
- ADL Assistance
Timeline
Caregiver
Amada Communications
10.2022 - Current
Caregiver
John Hamilton
11.2019 - 06.2023
Caregiver
Debbie Garrett
02.2014 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
ATI Career Training
GED -
Mesquite High School