Lisa Elsholz

advt8a@r.postjobfree.com Wasilla, AK *9654

SKILLS

Vitals Monitoring and

Documentation

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• Injury Prevention

• Incontinence Care

Documentation and

Recordkeeping

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Medication

Administration

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• Emergency Response

• Independent Thinking

Infection Prevention and

Control

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• Wound Care

• Blood Glucose Monitoring

• Household Cleaning

• CPR Certification

• Clear Communication

Personal Hygiene

Assistance

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• Diet and Nutrition

• Attentive to People

• Bedside Care

• Incapacitation care

• Team Collaboration

• Time Management

• Caring Companionship

• Patient Ambulation

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Courteous professional with substantial experience in home health, hospice and palliative care. Communicative and responsible individual with over 20 years of experience. Trained on medical- surgical ward . Uniquely observant, calm under pressure, honest, timely, trainable

WORK HISTORY

April 2022 - Current

Professional Caregiver, Preferred Care At Home, Anchorage, AK September 2018 - April 2022

Professional Caregiver, Home Care Assistance Of Alaska, Anchorage, AK March 2006 - February 2015

Certified Nursing Assistant, Matsu Regional Medical Center, Palmer, AK

• Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.

• Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship. Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.

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• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness. Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.

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Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

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• Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders. Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

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• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

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• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport. Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

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• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation. Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

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EDUCATION

Biology

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Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

September 1999

Certified Nurse Aide

AVTEC, Anchorage, AK

CERTIFICATIONS

• Counselor Technician 1 - 2016

• CPR,First Aid, AED -2024

• Alaska Dept. of Corrections - 2025

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