Tori Pichcuskie
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
. Compassionate Home Health Aide with background in providing personal care and hygiene assistance to elderly, disabled, and those recovering from surgeries or illnesses. Strong understanding of safety protocols, medication administration, and health education for patients' families. Notable for ability to create comfortable environments while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality. Demonstrated impact in improving patient well-being through consistent delivery of empathetic care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Angel Hearts Home Care
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
Home Health Aide
HeartFlow
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2000 - 02.2003
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to the supervisor immediately.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored the health condition of clients.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
CNA
Dunaway Manor
Guymon, OK
01.1994 - 11.1998
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, and reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of healthcare practices.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO08-2026
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Canadian Valley Technology Center - Cowan/Yukon/Czech
Yukon, OK01-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Basics
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK08-1994
High School Diploma -
Taos High School
Taos, NM05-1992
Skills
- Client documentation
- Meal Preparation
- Behavioral Management
- Progress Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Patient transportation
- Patient Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Toileting assistance
- First aid and safety
- Patient Transport
- Housekeeping
- Documentation
- Feeding Assistance
- CO Driver's License
- Medical Charting
- Vital signs monitoring
- Light Housekeeping
- Compassionate client care
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient Flow Management
- Medical Terminology
- Data Entry
- Phlebotomy
Certification
- Phlebotomy
- Word
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- CNA
- CMA
- HHA
Deans List
- Maintained 4.0
Phi Beta Kappa
- Sorority
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Angel Hearts Home Care
10.2017 - 04.2020
Home Health Aide
HeartFlow
12.2000 - 02.2003
CNA
Dunaway Manor
01.1994 - 11.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Pikes Peak Community College
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Canadian Valley Technology Center - Cowan/Yukon/Czech
Some College (No Degree) - Basics
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
High School Diploma -
Taos High School
- Phlebotomy
- Word
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- CNA
- CMA
- HHA
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