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Whitney Thorpe

Wesson,MS

Summary

Dedicated PCA with a proven track record at Midsouth Happy Living Homecare, excelling in providing compassionate care and behavioral management. Leveraged expertise in daily living assistance and emotional support to enhance patient wellbeing and independence. Achieved significant improvements in patient comfort and safety, demonstrating a strong commitment to professional bedside manner and direct patient care.

Professional caregiver with extensive experience in providing compassionate and reliable support. Adept at assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring adaptability to changing needs. Known for empathy, patience, and strong communication skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PCA

Midsouth Happy Living Homecare
02.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.

Medications Reminder as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.

PCA

First Name Basis Homehealth
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Medication Remainder as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
  • Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while ensuring the continued well-being of their loved one.
  • Performed wound care and dressing changes, facilitating timely healing and recovery.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

PCA

Faith and Hope Independent Living Homecare Inc.
01.2022 - 02.2024
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
  • Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Richland High School
Richland, MS
05-2010

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Emotional support
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate care
  • Meal preparation
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Daily living assistance
  • Medication reminders
  • CPR certification
  • ADL support
  • Patient positioning
  • Healthy meal preparation
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient assistance
  • Basic nursing care
  • Bed preparation
  • Patient care
  • Light housekeeping
  • Direct patient care

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • [State] Driver's License

Timeline

PCA

First Name Basis Homehealth
10.2024 - 02.2025

PCA

Midsouth Happy Living Homecare
02.2024 - Current

PCA

Faith and Hope Independent Living Homecare Inc.
01.2022 - 02.2024

High School Diploma -

Richland High School
Whitney Thorpe