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Trillissia Rodgers

Saint Augustine,FL

Summary

I have worked in various capacities with the elderly, disabled, and children with complex medical and/or behavioral issues. Throughout my career, I've learned a lot about care and very empathetic to each persons needs. I am a very hard worker, dependable, and detail oriented. I have spent the majority of 6 years, helping and taking care of others. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Flagler Health +
10.2023 - Current
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Patient Care Technician

South Georgia Medical Center
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
  • Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Residential Unit Specialist

Tacachale
07.2020 - 08.2021
    • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
    • Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
    • Assisted elderly with daily living activities and physical therapies.
    • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
    • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
    • Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
    • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
    • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
    • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
    • Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Caregiver

ResCare Residential Services
01.2020 - 10.2020
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.

Care Partner

Harbor Chase Senior Living
11.2018 - 01.2020
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Responded to inquiries by directing calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
  • Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures.
  • Resolved customer complaints using established follow-up procedures.
  • Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
  • Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
  • Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.

Team Member

Target
10.2018 - 11.2018
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Stocking

Education

High School Diploma -

Florida School For The Deaf And Blind
Saint Augustine, FL
2017-05

Skills

  • Patient services
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Healthy meal preparation
  • Feeding assistance
  • Qualified in patient transport
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Mobility assistance aptitude
  • Measuring bodily fluids
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Management
  • Observing responses
  • Outpatient care
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Inpatient care
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Patient-focused care
  • Recording vital signs
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Patient Assessments
  • Transporting patients
  • Vitals Documentation
  • Patient Safety
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Health Education
  • Specimen Collection
  • Hazardous Waste and Disposal
  • File Documents
  • Tracking Specimens
  • Sharps Disposal
  • Time Management

Languages

american sign language
Full Professional

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Flagler Health +
10.2023 - Current

Patient Care Technician

South Georgia Medical Center
09.2021 - 10.2023

Residential Unit Specialist

Tacachale
07.2020 - 08.2021

Caregiver

ResCare Residential Services
01.2020 - 10.2020

Care Partner

Harbor Chase Senior Living
11.2018 - 01.2020

Team Member

Target
10.2018 - 11.2018

High School Diploma -

Florida School For The Deaf And Blind

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