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Virginia Liggins

Marrero,LA

Summary

Compassionate Health Care Aide, Home Health Aide, and Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience supporting patient independence and wellbeing through daily living assistance and respiratory care. Skilled in ventilator management, patient education, and emergency response. Bringing strong patient relationship building and thorough safety precautions to advance quality care.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Aide

Travis Mumphrey
04.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.

Home Health Aide

Tommy Lou Popish
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.

Respiratory Therapist

West Jefferson Medical Center
07.1998 - 10.2013
  • Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

La Technical College (Delgado Community College)
Harvey, LA
03.1993

High School Diploma -

John Egret High School
Marrero, LA
05.1977

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Reliable team player
  • Patient Care
  • Patient relationship building
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Safety Precautions
  • Airway Management
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Patient Education
  • Respiratory Care Protocols
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Medication Administration

Timeline

Health Care Aide

Travis Mumphrey
04.2024 - 07.2024

Home Health Aide

Tommy Lou Popish
01.2020 - 07.2022

Respiratory Therapist

West Jefferson Medical Center
07.1998 - 10.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

La Technical College (Delgado Community College)

High School Diploma -

John Egret High School

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