Carmel Schlamp
Resaca,Ga.
Summary
Proven Med Tech CNA at The Fountains of Calhoun, adept in vital signs monitoring and compassionate care, significantly enhanced patient satisfaction. Leveraged expertise in HIPAA compliance and emotional support, fostering long-term relationships and reducing hospital readmissions. A trustworthy companion and reliable team player, committed to excellence in geriatric care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Med Teck CNA
The Fountains of Calhoun
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- 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.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Home Care Provider
North Georgia Home Health
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and active listening skills to understand their concerns and preferences.
- Upheld strict standards of privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of caregiving, maintaining the dignity and respect for patients at all times.
Health Care Associate
River Valley in Home Services
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive care plans, tailoring interventions to individual patient needs.
- Ensured regulatory compliance within the healthcare facility through meticulous adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates with thorough patient education and follow-up care.
Education
Certification - Medicine
Georgia Medication Aid
The Fountains Of Calhoun03.2023
CNA DEGREE - Health
Calhoun CNA School
Calhoun Ga01.2023
Completed 12 Years - Science
George P Butler High School
Augusta, GA05.1971
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- Reliable team player
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate
- Patient Lifting
- End of life care
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric Care
- Ambulation Assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
Timeline
Med Teck CNA
The Fountains of Calhoun
08.2022 - 10.2023
Home Care Provider
North Georgia Home Health
09.2020 - 07.2022
Health Care Associate
River Valley in Home Services
05.2019 - 04.2020
Certification - Medicine
Georgia Medication Aid
CNA DEGREE - Health
Calhoun CNA School
Completed 12 Years - Science
George P Butler High School
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