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Provided in-home care to a senior citizen, including physical care (lifting and bathing) and emotional wellness through expert knowledge of safety and body mechanics to provide compassionate care.

• Prepared and submitted accurate and complete patient progress notes to the patient's family and care team.
• Delivered friendly and professional companionship, including social activities inside and outside of the home.
• Performed light housekeeping responsibilities, including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.
• Instructed the patient to follow his nutrition plan as directed by a care team.
• Managed timely intake of medicines and supplements as suggested by a physician.

Diagnosed patient condition based on medical protocols to provide basic life support including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administering oxygen, controlling bleeding, applying bandages, application of splints, as well as obtaining vital signs.

• Responded to instructions from emergency medical dispatcher, drives the specially equipped emergency vehicle to the specified location, and is proficient in mapping and navigational skills.
• Provided ALS logistical support for paramedic partners with patients requiring higher levels of care.
• Wrote complete and accurate Epic report documentation for each patient.
• Delivered medical, traumatic, and therapeutic communication.
• Assisted paramedic partner with emergency scene management coordinating with other emergency services as well as communicating with patients and their families.

Performed a full range of laboratory tests while developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Established effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff, and the public. Tested specimens and reported critical laboratory results.

• Analyzed samples and reviewed findings for the integrity and accuracy of collection.
• Helped Nurses determine correct tests; acted as a resource regarding testing requirements and ordering.
• Monitored pending work logs and completed quality control documentation.
• Collaborated with Supervisor regarding procedures, protocols, and challenges; provided valuable input and solutions.
• Spearheaded a Turnaround Time Study involving process improvement with the Lab and Emergency Department.
• Regarded as a generalist in hematology, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, and serology.

Pursued improvement of client case by recording protests of customers and quickly addressed crisis conditions at the rising prosperity and social issues.

• Conducted introductory in-home psychosocial appraisals for ten clients.
• Assembled data from families and social administrations offices.
• Acknowledged all determined information with organization plans, treatment reports, and progress notes.
• Directed exertion, support, and rehabilitative organizations for typical cases and emergency intervention.
• Teamed up personally with the treatment gathering to fittingly orchestrate customer care administrations.
• Cooperated with clinical control and outside resources like school or neighborhood force.
• Taught clients to drive control, interactive abilities, passionate adapting abilities, and living abilities.

Monitored and recorded stay-at-home patient conditions by providing support, personal services, and teaching patients and their families. Supported patients by offering housekeeping services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands.

• Assisted patient in bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Advised patients by teaching the use of a cane or walker, special techniques, and equipment for personal hygiene.
• Helped family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient.
• Educated patients on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
• Recorded patient information by making entries in the patient journal and notifying the nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
• Maintained a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions, and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
• Protected the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhanced service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value.

Worked in an inpatient/outpatient setting in a 270-bed hospital with one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the state; the radiology department performed on average 250 exams per day. Rotated weekly through radiology department to surgery, emergency, fluoroscopy, outpatient, portables, injection room, and core coordinator. Performed diagnostic radiological technical work involving the operation of complex x-ray equipment.

• Performed portable exams in inpatient rooms, ER, ICU, surgery, and morgue.
• Operated C-arm for procedures such as hip pinning, orthopedic fixation of extremities, spinal fusions and instrumentation, cholangiograms, pacemakers, line placements, ERCP’s, nerve and facet blocks, and feeding tube placements.
• Assisted medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and performed a variety of clerical functions.
• Educated and prepared patients on procedures; earned patient’s cooperation, helped reduce anxiety and comforted patients during exams.
• Transported patients to and from Radiology Department; assisted patients on and off radiology tables using proper body mechanics.
• Protected patients with radiation shielding and proper exposure to radiation.
• Administered oral, rectal, and intravenous radiographic contrast.
• Performed all Darkroom and quality control duties.
• Cleaned and stocked exam rooms; laid out sterile supplies, local anesthetics, contrast materials, and other required equipment.
• Maintained sterile technique while setting up sterile trays; respected sterile fields in the Operating Room.
• Adhered to hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations; followed protocol for required personal protective equipment and infection control.
• Operated computers to track patient workflow, perform x-rays, billing, and PACS.
• Logged and maintained accurate documentation and records.

Established eyecare boutique and clinic with the primary focus on providing excellent patient service and customer care. Maintained high-level patient retention and referrals. Hired and trained technicians and managed inventory for contact lenses.

• Provided high-quality vision care for patients at nursing homes and mental health care facilities. Examined patients and conducted diagnostic procedures for retina, optic nerve, glaucoma, and refractive conditions.
• Administered pre-operative and post-operative care for patients going through surgery or cataract correction procedures.
• Formulated and implemented a patient-centered recovery plan for surgeries with clear documentation of goals, objectives, strengths, barriers, and interventions.

Maintained high standards of hygiene by keeping patient rooms clean and sanitized. Assisted patients with personal hygiene, grooming, and using the restroom. Assessed vital signs, including temperature, heartbeat, etc., and reported to the doctors any abnormalities. 

• Accelerated patient recovery by accurately managing their medication, nutrition, and physical exercise sessions.
• Contributed to the provision of high-quality patient care by assisting the medical practitioners with basic medical and nursing procedures.
• Enhanced patient welfare by providing emotional support, physical assistance, and encouragement on a wide range of life topics.

Partnered with registered Dieticians to create meal plans, monitor patient eating habits, and provide information to patients and their families about dietary issues. Delivered meals and food trays to patients at predetermined times. Supervised meal preparation to ensure that the foods offered to meet a patient's nutritional needs.

• Maintained clean and orderly food stations for buffets and special events.
• Restocked pantry stock and communicated with management when inventory is low.
• Helped kitchen manager in creating menus within the budget as per the special diet plan designed for each patient.
• Collaborated with Dietitians to ensure patients receive foods that are safe to eat while also meeting nutrition guidelines. Reviewing a patient's dietary requirements
• Monitored patient/ resident eating habits, reported swallowing/ chewing problems to nursing or medical staff promptly.
• Inspected meal trays to make sure that foods offered are compliant with a patient's diet restrictions.