Tyra Mims
Columbus Oh,OH
Summary
Compassionate Hospice Aide with extensive experience at Grace Hospice, skilled in vital signs monitoring and providing emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort through individualized care and strong therapeutic relationships, ensuring dignity and safety during end-of-life transitions. Adaptable and dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Aide
Interim
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely care adjustments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, ensuring safe and hygienic conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to deliver coordinated patient care.
Hospice Aide
Grace Hospice
Columbus
04.2016 - 05.2021
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Followed safety protocols and infection control measures to protect patient well-being.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving approach.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
Hospice Aide
Wexner Hospice
Columbus, Oh
10.2009 - 03.2016
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Prevented bedsores and other potential complications by regularly repositioning immobile patients and maintaining proper body alignment.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Erie Pa06.1990
Skills
- Bathing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Catheter care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
- Feeding assistance
- Family support
- Transfer techniques
- Colostomy care
- Mobility assistance
- Toileting assistance
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Interim
05.2021 - Current
Hospice Aide
Grace Hospice
04.2016 - 05.2021
Hospice Aide
Wexner Hospice
10.2009 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
East High School