Tocarro Lucas
Touch of Healing Hands Home Care LLC
Evergreen,North Carolina
27
years of professional experience
Dedicated Patient Care Associate skilled in daily living support, vital signs monitoring, and HIPAA compliance. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and independence while ensuring accurate client documentation.
Work History
Patient Care Associate)
4 Months- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization within patient living spaces to ensure safety.
Patient Care Associate
7 Months- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Participated in care planning meetings, contributing insights about resident needs.
- Maintained cleanliness of resident areas, adhering to health and safety standards.
Medication Technician
1 Year 1 Month- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Monitored patient responses and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Documented medication administration accurately in electronic health records.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory of medications and supplies.
Patient Care Coordinator
2 Years 2 Months- Coordinated patient appointments, ensuring optimal scheduling and minimal wait times.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems for accurate documentation.
- Assisted in insurance verification processes to enhance patient access to care services.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers to improve care continuity.
Direct Support Worker
1 Year 8 Months- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living activities.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, medication management, and mobility needs, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet client-specific needs.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for client care, fostering a supportive work environment.
Personal Care Assistant/Home Health Aide Assistant
17 Years- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Monitored client health status and reported changes promptly to nursing staff for timely interventions.
Education
Associate of Science - Healthcare Information Technology
- Honoree of cum laude
- 3.91 GPA
GED
Medication Aide For Adult Care Home
BS+ Healthcare Academy
Skills
Care planning
Patient record management
Daily living support
Vital signs monitoring
Direct patient care
HIPAA compliance
Insurance verification
Documentation management
Patient documentation
Record keeping
Chart updating
Insurance practices
Multitasking
Timeline
Patient Care Associate)
Touch of Healing Hands Home Care LLC
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
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Extended Hands Assisted Living
07.2025 - 02.2026Read More
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River Edge Behavior Health Center
04.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Patient Care Coordinator
Chadbourn Family Practice
11.2020 - 01.2023Read More
Direct Support Worker
Carolina Home Care
05.2019 - 01.2021Read More
Personal Care Assistant/Home Health Aide Assistant
Various Healthcare Agencies-Columbus County
01.2000 - 01.2017Read More
Miller-Motte College
Associate of Science from Healthcare Information Technology
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Southeastern Community College
GED
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Southeastern Community College
Medication Aide For Adult Care Home
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Southeastern Community College
BS+ Healthcare Academy
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