Whitney Guthrie
Flint,MI
Summary
Accomplished Home Health Aide with a proven track record at Birch Run Fields Assisted Living, enhancing patient well-being through emotional support and pain management. Skilled in medication administration and fostering patient independence, I excel in delivering compassionate care and achieving patient satisfaction. My expertise in clinical documentation and a patient-centered approach drive superior healthcare outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Birch Run Fields Assisted Living
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Deputy Sheriff
Genesee County Jail
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Searched living quarters and work area for contraband.
- Prepared, processed, and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Health Care Aide
Dixie Lodge
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment.
- Charted patient blood pressures, temperatures, blood sugar levels and vitals, using Quickmar.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Assisted residents with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing, and transferring from chairs to bed.
Lead Home Health Aide
Flatrock Manor
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Supported patients by assisting with laundry, housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation and running errands.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and other daily tasks.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Maintained patient hygiene by administering bedpans, urinals, baths, and shaves.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Dressed, groomed, and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair, and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2021
Skills
- Medication organization
- Patient transportation
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Client documentation
- Communication
- Medical terminology knowledge
- First aid and safety
- Toileting assistance
- Care plan assessment
- Emotional support
- Behavioral support
- Meal preparation
- Mobility support
- Pain management
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Personal care services
- Safety procedures
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Housekeeping
- Medication administration
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Birch Run Fields Assisted Living
02.2023 - 11.2023
Deputy Sheriff
Genesee County Jail
04.2021 - 01.2022
Health Care Aide
Dixie Lodge
04.2020 - 03.2021
Lead Home Health Aide
Flatrock Manor
08.2017 - 10.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue University
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