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Pawleys Island, SC 29585 USA

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned and talented Home Health Aide with more than 3+ years of experience in providing daily living and personal care services to critically ill, disabled, and cognitively impaired patients in accordance with established care plan. Physically strong with high level of patience, as well as excellent documentation, time-management, and organizational skills.

Dedicated to helping individuals feel comfortable while improving wellbeing with skilled support. Trained in mobility assistance and personal hygiene support. Accustomed to keeping the home environment neat and safe to protect patients. Hardworking,focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to business success.Trained to work with ALds, such as walkers, wheel chairs, Handicap Vans, Hoyer Lifts, etc. Also trained to work with a Peritoneal Cycler. I set out new goals and move forward to accomplish them, The sky is not the limit...my Motto is ...If you dont learn something new everyday, Your not paying attention. Though very good at what Im doing now I know I can do so much more, Doing Dialysis is a huge goal for me, I absolutely loved doing Peritoneal, putting the equation together daily to figure out the best plan for for my Patient and getting it right each and every time was a great self esteem booster and made me feel like I could do anything if I set my mind to it, though I did have the best Teacher I could possibly have. SKILLS

Personal care services Medical terminology and equipment, Peritoneal Equipment

Patient transport Recording vital signs

Clinical documentation and reporting Care plan adherence Interpersonal communication Meal preparation

Patient transportation Nutritional meal preparation Care for patients Report observations

Provide emotional support Task prioritization

Keeping Logs Medication sorting

Basic First Aid Work well as a team or alone

Take charge when need to Quick thinker/problem solver EXPERIENCE

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In Home Care Giver, Home Instead Senior Care, Jul 2019 - Current, Murrells Inlet, SC Transported clients to doctor's office, grocery store, and other essential errands. Assisted with client personal care needs such as bathing and dressing. Managed household chores through routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry.

Assist Client with medications

Supported patient health and mobility by guiding through range of motion movements and exercises.

Reviewed and followed specific care plans for clients and reported completed tasks. Observed and reported any changes in client conditions. Held friendly conversations with clients to offer companionship and emotional support. Learned and followed all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.

Prepared meals for patients, taking into account special food restrictions and diets. Prepared meals for patients, taking into account special food restrictions and diets. Provided patients with emotional and social support. Took vital signs and monitored food and liquid intake and output. Notified family and the doctor of any change to patient condition. Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, running errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. Maintained the confidentiality of patients' records. Helped patients with exercising, walking, and mobility in and out of beds. Helped patients choose appropriate clothing for activities and weather and assisted with dressing and undressing.

Bathed, groomed, dressed, and fed patients and provided emotional and psychological support.

Provided accurate reports of observations by applying active listening and critical thinking skills.

Changed bed linens, cleaning and disinfecting rooms regularly. Remained calm and maintained professionalism during times of high emotional stress. Wrote reports and documented patient conditions, vital signs, and medication intake Peritoneal Dialysis Technician/Care giver, Jere Healy, Jan 2017 - Aug 2019, Surfside Beach, SC

Observed patients to recognized complications and respond with appropriate interventions.

Set up, tested, and configured dialysis machinery for optimal therapies. Responded promptly to emergency situations and delivered important care to stabilize patients.

Assessed patients before, during, and after dialysis to track conditions and responses to treatment.

Enforced facility and procedural policies to maintain safe and therapeutic environment.

Recorded treatment information, pertinent observations, and collected data into flow sheet.

Delivered expert Peritoneal care for patient with routine and complex needs. Assessed acute and chronic concerns to determine root causes and develop treatment plans.

Used clinical knowledge and judgment, patient reports, and assessment results to formulate list of medical conditions and concerns. Administered topical medications, bandaged wounds, and prescribed oral antibiotics to prevent infections.

Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement. Addressed concerns quickly to avoid lasting issues. Ordered all Medications, and all Dialysis Supplies for each month Took to all Doctor Appointments, Discussed care plan and needs with Doctors, Nurses, and Dieticians.

Kept up with all medications and assisted the Patient with medications, also with insulin, and kept up with diabetes and diet

Photography and Writer Assistant and, Show Pro Photos, Jan 1995 - Mar 2009, Myrtle Beach, SC

Consulted with clients to understand and meet their unique goals. Retouched printed photographs and negatives with techniques such as airbrushing. Created new digital photo library to achieve efficiency in retrieving photography from archives.

Edited images and resized photographs to meet customers' needs. Managed all facets of photoshoots by scheduling, choosing outdoor locations, and setting up apointments

Supported advertisers with high-quality, precision images to showcase products and engage the target audience.

Produced high-quality action, still life, color, and black and white photographs. Developed appealing photography for use in brand promotions and advertising. Enhanced images with effects or by removing undesirable features and blemishes. Finished all tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays. Completed all assigned tasks prior to shift end.

Wrote articles for Myrtle Beach Sun Times, V2 Magazine, Amp Magazine, and Myrtle Beach Golf and News and Myrtle Beach Golf Directory. Designed Advertising for companies and web Hosting. Owner/Operator, Inlet Flowers and Gifts, Mar 2006 - Jan 2009, Murrells Inlet, SC Managed business accounts by networking and communicating with crucial account decision-makers to review service delivery and explore opportunities to develop new business.

Created culture focused on customer service and satisfaction, resulting in improved customer loyalty and retention.

Purchased Floral and Gift business and reorganized operations and staffing to improve efficiency and profitability.

Expanded business from brick and mortar operation by founding an online storefront. Identified areas for expansion by analyzing market, consumer trends, and competition. Met with prospective clients to present company offerings, discuss products, and showcase service solutions.

Established company culture, vision, goals, and objectives. Identified and corrected deficiencies with forward-thinking approaches to address organization-wide and department-level problems.

Participated in forecasting budget and assessing long-term financial and sustainability planning.

Oversaw all facets of the company with direct reports from the Director of Sales and Marketing, Director of Finance and Operations, and Human Resources. Emphasized importance of customer service by modeling services provided to internal and external customers and stakeholders.

Monitored operations for cost-effectiveness, quality, and productivity, using quantitative data.

Directed the development, implementation, and management of products and services.

Supervised ensuring all units received adequate support for operations. Led staff planning initiatives accounting for needs of employees and culture of organization.

Maintained an inclusive working relationship with the Board of Directors, staff, partners, and members, emphasizing open dialogue, complete transparency, and professional rapport.

Set and monitored objectives, performance indicators, and metrics to assess employee progress.

Supervised facility operations, ensuring safety and functionality of services. Interviewed, hired, and trained department managers in using an inclusive management style.

Designed floral arrangements and gift baskets.

Met with other companies for larger order distribution such as Real Estate Companies, Hotels, Restaurants and Funeral Home.

Sales Representative, International Bartending Institute, Feb 1989 - May 1992, Charlotte, NC

Entered, updated, and maintained daily activity and prospect information. Handled customer situations by making amicable decisions for customers and company.

Exceeded monthly sales goals

Attended and engaged prospects at networking events. Developed and implemented sales strategies with customers. Processed School applications, verifying client information. Assisted new and existing customers in account set ups and cancellations. Arranged merchandise to be visually pleasing and well organized, focusing on item accessibility and aesthetic appeal.

Interacted professionally with Students

Was top Sales person over 53 Schools quite a few times and earned awards for top sales.

Voultman OPerator, Pharr Yarns, Jun 1986 - Apr 1989, Lowell, NC Was a cotton Textile company, A voultman runs and spinns Yarn. Jun 1989

Jun 1986

Adjusted settings to maintain optimal safety and production efficiency. Monitored Voultman equipment continuously to spot and correct any operational issues.

Finished Yarn runs and cleaned equipment to meet maintenance standards. Operated Voultmans and Machiness in line with strict safety and production guidelines.

Set up, calibrated and continuously adjusted production equipment to achieve the desired production speed and material flow.

Fed, placed, and unloaded items to contribute to efficient production. Controlled quality of finished products with regular inspections and non-destructive tests.

Combined raw materials such as Cotton and Kevlar to produce finished products. Moved products to the next station for further processing or packaging. Cleaned and organized work areas to remove safety hazards and maintain minimum level of production errors.

Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards. EDUCATION

Mixoligist/Bartending, Bartending

International Bartending Institute - Charlotte, NC Learned all aspects of bartending...Graduated after a 6 week course High School Diploma, General

Ashbrook Senior High School - GAstonia, NC, USA

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