Home Health Patient Sitter
Resume:
Edna Brown
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Objective
Experienced Healthcare Professional seeking to fill a Patient Sitter position. Highly dependable with years of experience, have a track-record of providing bedside care and activities of daily living to clients of different ages. A compassionate individual who has a current Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) and full command on basic home health care protocols. Exceptional companionship skills and familiarity of infection control procedures. Aiming to use my proven skills to effectively fill the role in your company. Excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously, and following through to achieve projects. Seeking employment as a diligent and thorough medical team player in a medical setting where I can apply my extensive experience as a Caregiver in a hospital setting in an effort to equip myself with the proper skills and etiquette to excel in my career choice in my future. Key Qualifications
● Strong work ethic
● Attention to detail
● Patience with patients
● Caring and Compassionate
● Dependable with astute observation skills.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Exude Professionalism
● Honor confidentiality
● Dedicated team player
● Strong communication and people skills
● HIPPA and patient privacy
● Ability to monitor vital signs and to collect specimens
● Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards Attributes
● Close Vision.
● Hand-eye Coordination.
● Work Quickly.
● Perform Chemical Tests.
● Promote Workplace Safety.
Work Experience
John Hopkins Hopkins
Patient Sitter
● Keep patient rooms clean and organized.
● Monitor patient health and measuring vital signs.
● Maintain accurate patient records.
● Assist the healthcare team with administering treatments.
● Collect liquid samples or specimens for testing.
● Perform basic nursing procedures such as administering medications.
● Report any changes in patients conditions to a registered nurse or physician.
● Provide emotional support and assist patients with basic needs such as dietary intake, grooming, and personal hygiene.
● Maintain close communication with the patient's healthcare team. July 2018 - January 2020
June 2017 - June 2018
June 2017
● Assist with the educating of patients relatives regarding the required care. Atrium Village
Support Aide
● Provide for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
● Provide adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths; and applying restraints.
● Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine and recording intake and output information.
● Provide patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients’ call lights and requests; and reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
● Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
● Maintain work operations by following policies and procedures.
● Protect organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential.
● Serve and protect the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures; federal, state, and local requirements. Roland Park Place
Caregiver
● Provide great patient care.
● Answer patient calls and determining how best to help them.
● Provide physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
● Turn and reposition bedridden patients.
● Ensure patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
● Obtain a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers and nurses about patient condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
● Measure and record food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
● Record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
● Examine patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises or blood in urine.
● Remind patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
● Note observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses. Education
City Neighbors High School
High School Diploma
● Graduated with a 3.0 GPA.
● Concentration in Technology.
● Deans scholarship recipient.
Other Activities
I invest my own time in volunteering at private duties to assist families to obtain services by making referrals, providing transportation and accompanying them to appointments. I am also a avid reader of nursing books to increase my skills and knowledge. References
Available upon request.
Northwest hospital August 2024.- Jan 2025
Tech
. Assisting patients with daily living activities monitoring vital signs and providing basic nursing care
. Maintaining a clean and safe environment
.Providing clear and empathetic communication answering questions and addressing concerns
.Adhering to hospital policies guidelines and safety protocols Cash teller 03/29/21 06/25/23
Responsible for handling financial transactions ensuring accuracy and providing excellent customer service process deposits withdrawals and payments.
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