Vicki Nelson
Florence,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills. Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need. Dependable [Job Title] with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
2 Hearts Caregivers
San Tan, AZ
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Cargiver
Self Employed Services
Florence, AZ
09.2010 - 04.2023
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Debt Consultant
Barnes & Nelson, LLC
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Reviewed credit reports to identify debt and determine best-fit strategies for consolidating or eliminating balances.
- Maintained and managed accounts to maximize profitable sales and minimize bad debt losses.
- Verified current and historical residences, property ownership and various types of debt by accessing public records and directories.
- Negotiated annual freight and consolidation contracts with steamship lines and freight forwarders to obtain best pricing.
- Reached out to responsible companies and individuals to collect on outstanding debts.
- Analyzed financial statements of debtors to determine feasible payment solutions.
- Coordinated with legal department on litigation processes for non-responsive debtors.
- Created debt management plans, spending plans or budgets to assist clients in meeting financial goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZSkills
- Basic Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Behavioral Management
- Compassionate client care
- Patient Companionship
- ADL Assistance
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Patient Assessments
- Housekeeping
- Multitasking and Organization
- Dependable and Responsible
- Patient Care
- Flexible Schedule
- Verbal and Written Communication
- First aid and CPR
- Daily living assistance
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Strong Ethics
- First aid and safety
fingerprint clearance card
- Level One Fingerprint clearance card
- CPR Certification
- First Aid
Timeline
Caregiver
2 Hearts Caregivers
02.2022 - 07.2023
Cargiver
Self Employed Services
09.2010 - 04.2023
Debt Consultant
Barnes & Nelson, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
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