Tywana Hamilton
Patient Care Advocate
Branford,CT
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Engagement Specialist Intern
Wheeler Clinic
Hartford, Connecticut
08.2024 - Current
- Developed training materials for staff and volunteers, improving delivery of engagement activities.
- Conducted surveys to measure community sentiment, using findings to guide future initiatives.
- Developed data-driven workforce training and education solutions to support needs of clients.
- Elevated community engagement by developing and implementing strategic outreach programs.
Youth & Community Services Intern
Bristol Youth & Community Services
Bristol, CT
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Patient Care Assistant
Masonicare
Wallingford, CT
03.2016 - Current
- Bathing/Showers, Continent and Incontinent care, dressing assist, meal preparation and feeding assistance
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Essex Meadows
Essex, CT
08.2010 - 03.2019
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 132 bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT 01.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Human Services
Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CT 08.2020 - 12.2023
Skills
Interdepartmental collaboration
Database coordination
Healthcare operations
Insurance practices
Organizational standards
Quality assurance
Multitasking ability
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Revenue Cycle Manager
12-2024
Engagement Specialist Intern
Wheeler Clinic
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Charter Oak State College
01.2024 - Current
Youth & Community Services Intern
Bristol Youth & Community Services
08.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Human Services
Tunxis Community College
08.2020 - 12.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Masonicare
03.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Essex Meadows
08.2010 - 03.2019
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
01-2003