Taylor Gilbert
Lansing,MI
Summary
Experienced, and proficient caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing skills. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Red Cedar Lodge
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Lock down unit experience of over 15 resident.
Direct Support Caregiver
Turning leaf
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Medilodge
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain an optimal environment
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Caregiver
Eugene Edmond , Flint
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Education
Phlebotomy career training online — Phlebotomist -
Diploma - undefined
Buckeye Union Highschool
CNA certificate - undefined
Soaring Cna
Skills
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Collecting Specimens
- Medical Terminology
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Client Safety and First
- Aid
- Care Plan
- Charting Expertise
- Catheter Change and care
Timeline
Caregiver
Red Cedar Lodge
04.2023 - Current
Direct Support Caregiver
Turning leaf
05.2022 - 02.2023
Medilodge
10.2021 - 05.2022
Caregiver
Eugene Edmond , Flint
06.2020 - 10.2021
Phlebotomy career training online — Phlebotomist -
Diploma - undefined
Buckeye Union Highschool
CNA certificate - undefined
Soaring Cna
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