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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Assisted physicians with diagnosing fractures and tumors by imaging over 2000 patients using x-ray and CT equipment.

• Minimized patient exposure to radiation by correctly positioning them and placing shields during imaging.
• Produced clear and accurately labeled diagnostic images and films, easing the physicians' interpretation and consequent diagnosis of patients' conditions.
• Adhered to the Medical Center's regulations when gathering patient information and performing the imaging procedures, guaranteeing patient safety and confidentiality.

Handled defects associated with diabetes, cataracts, and Lasik. Scheduled patient appointments, providing exceptional care encompassing diagnosing, treating or prescribing contact lenses and eyeglasses.

• Prevented future problems by advising patients on the best ways to care for their eyes through lifestyle adjustments. 
• Maintained an up-to-date record of each patient's treatment, allowing for easier referencing and improvement of future care plans. 
• Worked closely with other specialists like ophthalmologists, opticians, neurologists, and physicians, effectively resolving complex cases via knowledge sharing and teamwork.

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.

Completed EMT trainee program and acquired 300 hours of on-field experience while working with a team of 30 first responders.

• On-field duty as an intern at a medium-sized, 400+ staffed community hospital.
• Learned to handle and assemble medical equipment provided by the medical staff.
• Responsible for ambulatory services and remote communication with emergency room personnel.
• Administered blood transfusions and monitored patients in serious to critical condition.
• Knowledge in Basic Life Support (BLS) and has a working understanding of Advanced Life Support (ALS).
• Certified in First Aid, CPR, and use of an AED.