Tasha Keethler
Marion,OH
Summary
Compassionate Hospice Aide experienced in providing palliative care to terminally ill patients. Delivered comfort and dignity during end-of-life transitions through effective monitoring of vital signs and proactive communication with nursing staff. Fostered strong relationships with patients and families, offering emotional support and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Aide
Tranquility Hospice
Delaware, OHIO
03.2022 - Current
- Supported comfort care plans for end-of-life patient needs
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members
- Cultivated trusting relationships with patients, enhancing their sense of compassion and dignity during hospice journey.
- Provided compassionate support to grieving families, fostering a safe space for expression and healing.
- Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to hospice nursing staff
- Repositioned patients to prevent skin breakdown and improve comfort
- Maintained clean, safe patient rooms and care supplies
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of patient care services, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care.
- Assisted in delivering patient care services directed by the RN Case Manager.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.
- Conducted visits in accordance with agency policy adhering to all regulatory standards.
Hospice Aide
Queens city hospice llc
Columbus, OHIO
07.2020 - Current
- Supported grieving families by offering a listening ear, compassion and kindness.
- Provided support to patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
- Measured vital signs, recorded data gathered and provided treatment assistance to nurses.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including meal service, feeding, ambulation, and repositioning for comfort.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to an interdisciplinary care team.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Hospice Aide
Bella Care Hospice
Columbus, OHIO
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Provided compassionate support to grieving families, fostering emotional comfort during challenging times.
- Ensured patients' dignity was upheld through respectful care and attentive support.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Repositioned patients gently to ensure optimal comfort and support. into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
- Measured vital signs, recorded data gathered and provided treatment assistance to nurses.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Documented patient information accurately and communicated critical updates to interdisciplinary care team to facilitate coordinated care.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
STNA
Country Club Rehabilitation Campus
Delaware, OH
09.2014 - 07.2020
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, assisting with feeding and monitoring to ensure nutritional needs were met.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to an interdisciplinary care team.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify the course of treatment.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patient status.
- Collaborated with nurses to develop and evaluate patient care plans, enhancing treatment outcomes.
Hospice Aide
Kindred Hospice
Marion, OHIO
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided compassionate support to grieving families, fostering a comforting environment during challenging times.
- Promoted patient dignity through respectful care and attentive support during end-of-life experiences.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
- Measured vital signs, recorded data gathered and provided treatment assistance to nurses.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Accurately documented patient information and relayed critical updates to interdisciplinary care team, ensuring coordinated care.
- Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harding High School
Marion, OHSkills
- Vital sign assessment
- Vital sign collection
- Patient mobility assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Palliative care
- Infection control
- Monitoring fluids
- Patient intake
- Record management
- Policies and guidelines
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Calm under pressure
- Quick problem solver
- Customer communication
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Tranquility Hospice
03.2022 - Current
Hospice Aide
Queens city hospice llc
07.2020 - Current
Hospice Aide
Bella Care Hospice
04.2020 - 07.2020
Hospice Aide
Kindred Hospice
03.2019 - 03.2020
STNA
Country Club Rehabilitation Campus
09.2014 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Harding High School