Fatu Aleah Pewee
Corcoran
Summary
Experienced with providing compassionate care and support to clients. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to enhance patient comfort and trust. Knowledge of managing daily living activities, medication administration, and patient safety protocols.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs
- Monitored patients closely to spot problems and reported serious concerns to treating physicians for timely interventions
- Recorded patients' medical information and monitored conditions
- Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Kept the unit efficient by organizing instruments, preparing rooms and restocking supplies
- Readied rooms, supplies, and instruments for upcoming procedures and expected patients
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising
- Transported patients by wheelchair or rolling bed between care and examination rooms
- Resupplied patients with personal hygiene items like towels, soap and sheets
- Prepared patients for surgeries and treatments by washing, shaving and draping specific body areas
- Responded appropriately to family members when discussing patient care and instructions for discharge
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
- Applied correct aseptic and sterile techniques and used appropriate personal protective equipment
- Disposed of biohazard fluids, tissue and collection devices safely and securely to minimize the risk of spreading diseases and bacteria
- Extracted blood specimens in accordance with lab guidelines and procedures with minimal bruising to patients
- Obtained units of blood from patients of all ages and needle tolerances using venipuncture, finger stick, heel stick, and arterial blood gas puncture methods
- Adhered strictly to infection mitigation processes, disease control standards, and safety protocols in all areas of work
- Prepared tools, equipment, and machinery to safely draw blood and transport samples
- Fostered relationships with patients to build trust and mitigate discomfort during procedures
- Carefully labeled and packaged samples for transportation to the laboratory, minimizing errors and protecting specimen vials from damage
- Explained collection procedures to patients, answered questions and helped each person feel comfortable with the process
- Completed EKGs and ECGs by attaching electrodes to patient's chest, arms, and, legs, manipulating switches on machine to obtain readings
Personal Caregiver
Commonwise
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided companionship throughout day, engaging clients in conversation and activities
- Assisted clients with bathing and dressing to promote good personal hygiene
- Followed agency policy and procedures in administering care to clients
- Transported clients to doctor's offices and grocery stores
- Maintained safe and clean patient environment
- Performed routine housekeeping, including making beds, doing dishes, and sweeping
- Assisted residents in managing daily living including lifting, bathing, and feeding support
- Performed household chores to ensure cleanliness, safety, and livability
- Encouraged social interaction of clients and participated in activities that encouraged reading, games, and activities
- Managed the client's daily living needs such as shopping, organizing medicines and transporting them to their medical appointments
- Cleaned and organized living spaces to provide each person with the best environment for health and wellness
- Helped clients learn how to take care of themselves by working with their disabilities to find new ways of completing common tasks
- Cooked healthy, balanced meals and snacks to meet the individual client's dietary needs
Direct Care Aide
RoseWood Village Assisted Living & Memory Care
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds
- Transferring patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising
- Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship
- Resupplied patients with personal hygiene items like towels, soap and sheets
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
Home Health Aide
Home Instead Senior Care Home
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
Food Server
westminster canterbury of the blue ridge
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Explained menu items to customers and answered questions about ingredients and preparation methods
- Greeted customers and took food and beverage orders
- Cleaned tables, chairs, counters, display cases, and storage areas
- Delivered orders in timely, courteous manner
- Broke down stations, carts, and tables at close
- Promoted specials, desserts, appetizers and high-profit beverages to drive up ticket totals
- Engaged customers in friendly conversation to build connections and increase satisfaction
- Gained familiarity with menu ingredients and cooking processes to respond to customer inquiries
- Offered guests dietary and allergy information to match special requirements
- Quickly addressed and resolved customer concerns, working with management to fix advanced issues
Education
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VAHigh School Diploma - General studies
Charlottesville High School
Charlottesville, VA05.2014
Skills
- Blood sugar check
- Performing patient intakes
- Collecting vital sign's
- Memory Care
- Hospital Experience
- Senior care
- Medication administration
- Blood glucose monitoring
Timeline
CNA
Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2023
Personal Caregiver
Commonwise
07.2020 - 03.2021
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2022
Direct Care Aide
RoseWood Village Assisted Living & Memory Care
03.2019 - 01.2020
Home Health Aide
Home Instead Senior Care Home
03.2018 - 11.2018
Food Server
westminster canterbury of the blue ridge
08.2015 - 05.2017
Piedmont Virginia Community College
High School Diploma - General studies
Charlottesville High School
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