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Traci Fuerst

Appleton ,WI

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated PCA with extensive experience at St. Paul Elderly Service, skilled in personal hygiene assistance and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and wellbeing through empathetic care and effective communication. Committed to maintaining a safe environment and adhering to HIPAA compliance for optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA/CNA

St. Paul Elderly Service
11.2016 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Administered correct doses of medication.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.

PCA

Almost Family
03.2008 - 11.2016
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Performed housekeeping duties to ensure clean and comfortable living environments.

Education

CNA - Nursing Education

Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI
09.2016

Associate Of General Studies -

Appleton East High School
Appleton, WI
09.1995

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Emotional support
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • End-of-life care
  • Continuing education
  • Transfer techniques
  • Daily living assistance
  • Medication reminders
  • Care plan implementation
  • Adaptive equipment knowledge
  • CPR certification
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Catheter care
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Vitals documentation
  • Empathy and compassionate care
  • Personal care aide (PCA)

Timeline

PCA/CNA

St. Paul Elderly Service
11.2016 - Current

PCA

Almost Family
03.2008 - 11.2016

CNA - Nursing Education

Fox Valley Technical College

Associate Of General Studies -

Appleton East High School

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