Home Nurse Patient Assistant
Sahara HomeCare
02.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized effective time management strategies to prioritize patient needs while maintaining a high level of efficiency in daily tasks.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs and reported any significant changes to the healthcare team for immediate attention.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of new patients upon admission to determine baseline health status and identify areas requiring intervention or specialized attention.
- Provided ongoing monitoring and intervention for patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension, to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through open communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting a sense of dignity in their daily routines.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed based on evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for each patient, addressing their unique needs.
- Conducted thorough discharge planning for patients transitioning from the home care setting to other healthcare environments, ensuring a seamless transfer of care.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing challenging medical diagnoses, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Coordinated with external service providers such as physical therapists and occupational therapists to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Maintained an organized and clean work environment within the home setting, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on disease management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, facilitating clear communication among healthcare providers.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration for optimal results.
- Managed wound care for patients with various types of injuries, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Implemented fall prevention measures for at-risk patients, reducing the incidence of injury within the home environment.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment and techniques, minimizing the risk of injury during mobility assistance activities.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene, and ambulation.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Safeguarded patient privacy, upholding HIPAA regulations in all verbal and written communications.
- Contributed to faster patient recovery times by encouraging mobility through gentle exercises and ambulation support.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing attentive care and addressing their needs in a timely manner.
- Enhanced communication between healthcare team members by promptly relaying important patient information.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to continuously enhance patient care skills and stay current with industry best practices.
- Expedited response times during emergencies, alerting appropriate personnel immediately upon identification of critical situations.
- Ensured patients'' comfort, assisting with personal hygiene tasks and adjusting bed positions when needed.
- Maintained accurate patient records by diligently updating medical charts and documenting vital signs.
- Streamlined mealtime processes, distributing food trays on time and assisting patients with feeding if necessary.
- Supported the management of medication schedules, reminding nurses of administration times and observing patients for adverse reactions.
- Played an active role in interdisciplinary team meetings, offering valuable input regarding patients'' progress and potential adjustments to care plans.
- Assisted nurses with daily tasks for more efficient patient care and smoother shift transitions.
- Promoted safety within the facility by conducting regular room checks to identify potential hazards or risks to patients'' wellbeing.
- Increased staff efficiency by restocking supplies as needed, ensuring readily available materials for patient care tasks.
- Delivered high-quality customer service at the front desk, answering inquiries from visitors and guiding them as required.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, lending a compassionate ear during difficult moments.
- Eased anxiety among new patients by conducting informative orientation sessions about hospital policies and procedures.
- Facilitated smooth admission and discharge processes, gathering essential paperwork and explaining procedures to patients and families.
- Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
