Terri Vandal
Blooming Prairie,MN
Summary
Health Aide with background working with community healthcare organizations, delivering support to practitioners and patients. Provides clinical and administrative assistance, primary healthcare and emergency response services. Passionate about educating patients on maintaining healthy lifestyles. Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure LPN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Allina Home Health And Hospice
2021.07 - Current
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Maintained clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst healthcare team.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prairie Manor Care Center
2020.01 - 2021.07
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing - LPN
Rasmussen University
Mankato06.2024
Skills
- Medication organization
- Care plan assessment
- Medication Administration
- Care Plan Management
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Allina Home Health And Hospice
2021.07 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prairie Manor Care Center
2020.01 - 2021.07
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing - LPN
Rasmussen University
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