KIMBERLY ECHOLS
SUMMARY
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead
fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well- organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills. EXPERIENCE
Caregiver, Special Needs, 09/2020 - 09/2021
MCK Behavior Services - Memphis, TN
In-Home Caretaker, 02/2018 - 03/2020
Turning Point Home Health - Memphis, TN
CONTACT
Address: Memphis, Tennessee 38112
Phone: 901-***-****
Email: ***************@*****.***
SKILLS
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
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Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
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• Followed care plan and directions to administer medications. Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
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Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
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Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
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Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
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• Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection. Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
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• Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care. Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
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• Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
• Followed care plan and directions to administer medications. Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
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Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
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• Respectful and Compassionate
• PPE Usage
• Community Activities
• Client Transportation
• Housekeeping
• Dependable and Responsible
• Supportive Personality
• Bedside Care
• First Aid Certification
• Attentive to People
• CPR Certification
Serenity Rehab Center
Paula Hopper - Memphis, T
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Phlebotomy, 02/2022
Northwest Phlebotomy of Memphis - Memphis, TN
High School Diploma, 05/2008
Treadwell High - Memphis
• Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection. Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
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Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
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Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
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Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
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Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
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• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals. Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
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• Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person. Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
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Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
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Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
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Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
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• Recorded vital signs and medical history for all patients each shift. Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
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Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
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Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
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Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
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• Give Vivitrol injections
• Drug screen every patient that's comes in new
• Test each patient for Tuberculosis
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Phlebotomist, National Registry of Allied Health Professionals - 2022
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