Tammy Kostohryz
Roseville,MN
Summary
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. 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
54
54
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Merrick
05.2019 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Guided patients to restroom, Action and Action to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Nursing Assistant
Ramsey County Care Center
09.1995 - 09.2019
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Employed mobility devices and Type equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
Group Home Manager
Beverly Aljets
01.1989 - 05.2015
- Helped individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities carry out daily living tasks by coordinating expert support.
- Assisted staff with maintaining residents' health by scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.
- Offered learning opportunities to help residents develop important life skills.
- Kept accounts, resident files and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements.
- Promoted residents' health and well-being by organizing diverse activities for physical, mental and social stimulation.
- Oversaw home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders.
- Monitored direct care activities for optimal patient protections and infection control standards.
- Maintained adequate coverage for residents' needs without exceeding budget targets by coordinating schedules and team workflows.
- Scheduled physician and other appointments for residents, providing transportation to each visit.
- Assisted residents with basic hygiene and healthcare needs.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
Education
Home Maker Home Health Aid Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
St. Paul TVI
St. Paul Mn 06.1988
General Studies
Johnson Sr High
St. Paul Mn 05.1987
Skills
- Patient Care
- Mobility Support
- Patient Restraint
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Vital Signs Management
- First Aid and Safety
- Care Plan Assessment
- Behavior Redirection
- Routine Adjustment
- EMR Systems
- Emergency Situations
- Injury Support
- Safety Behaviors
- Compassionate Client Care
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Developmental Disabilities
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Client Requirements
- Household Chores
- Diet and Nutrition
- Dietary Needs
- Emotional and Social Support
- Therapeutic Instruction
- Community Integration Support
- Community Activities
- Client Support
- Patient Assessments
- Developing Client Trust
- Infection Control Procedures
- Charting and Documentation
- Creative Thinking
- Nursing Assistance
- Computerized Time Management Systems
- Communication Assistance
- Cook Healthy Meals
- Deliver Exceptional Care
- Attentive to People
- Accurate Documenting
- Reading Comprehension
- Client Records Management
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Problem Identification
- Personalized Support
- Personal Care Support
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Physical Therapy Administration
- Prosthetic Attachment and Removal
- Service Documentation
- Residential Support
- Adaptive Equipment
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Status Updates
- Assisting with Daily Living
- First Aid Certification
- Ability to Lift
- Healthcare
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Merrick
05.2019 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Ramsey County Care Center
09.1995 - 09.2019
Group Home Manager
Beverly Aljets
01.1989 - 05.2015
Home Maker Home Health Aid Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
St. Paul TVI
General Studies
Johnson Sr High
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