Yaa Perry
Ellabell,GA
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 15 plus years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Coastal Care Partners
08.2019 - Current
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
PCA
Nightingale Home Healthcare Inc.
01.2011 - 06.2018
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
PCA
Savannah Cottage
03.2006 - 11.2010
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Education
High School Diploma -
Johnson High School
Savannah, GAAttending School - Certified Nurse Assistant
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GASkills
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Cultural Awareness
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Care Activities
- Feeding Assistance
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Quality Patient Care
- Behavior Redirection
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Vitals Documentation
- Mental Health Care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Healthy Meal Preparation
Timeline
PCA
Coastal Care Partners
08.2019 - Current
PCA
Nightingale Home Healthcare Inc.
01.2011 - 06.2018
PCA
Savannah Cottage
03.2006 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Johnson High School
Attending School - Certified Nurse Assistant
Savannah Technical College
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