Tykesha Cohens
Covington,GA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Coordinator
Serenity Care And Compassion
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans.
- Improved communication among healthcare providers, streamlining the coordination of services for patients.
- Assessed patient needs and connected them with appropriate resources to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored progress towards patient goals, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
- Facilitated appointments and transportation for patients, streamlining access to essential medical services.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home or other facilities.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Resident Assistant
Governor Glenn Assisted Living
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving conflicts within the community.
- Improved communication between residents and management through consistent updates and informative newsletters.
- Mentored new Resident Assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for managing various situations.
- Assisted with move-in/move-out processes, reducing wait times and ensuring smooth transitions for incoming and outgoing residents.
- Conducted regular room inspections to ensure adherence to residence hall policies, maintaining a clean and organized living environment.
- Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
- Monitored building access during evening hours to provide a secure living environment while fostering strong relationships with residents.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
Proxy Caregiver
Brookside Stone Mountain
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Ensured medication compliance for clients by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and documenting administration.
- Promoted client independence with individualized support plans tailored to specific needs and abilities.
- Maintained a safe and comfortable living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks and routine safety checks.
- Improved client nutrition through meal planning, preparation, and feeding assistance as necessary.
- Assisted clients in achieving mobility goals by providing physical assistance and encouragement during ambulation exercises.
- Monitored client health status daily, reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Managed medical appointments for clients, including transportation coordination and accompanying them to ensure proper care was received.
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Reported changes in resident condition and health to resident care manager.
- Record patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Used stretchers and wheelchairs to transport patients to treatment units.
- Provided patient care by supplying and emptying bedpans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided emotional support for clients during challenging situations, fostering resilience and growth.
- Promoted effective communication between clients, family members, and healthcare professionals by serving as an advocate for the client''s best interests.
- Maintained client confidentiality at all times, adhering to HIPAA regulations and respecting the privacy needs of each individual.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA03.2016
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Nursing background
- Care Planning
- Patient Education
- Organizational Skills
- Scheduling
- Claims Processing
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Reliability
- Patient Care Assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Care Coordinator
Serenity Care And Compassion
03.2023 - Current
Resident Assistant
Governor Glenn Assisted Living
02.2022 - 03.2023
Proxy Caregiver
Brookside Stone Mountain
05.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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