Marquetta Walker
Monroe
Summary
- Well-rounded background in case and health management, human resources, training, safety, operations, supervision, and consumer affairs.
- Excellent experience developing and implementing a variety of corporate programs, including those that must comply with corporate, state, or federal agency guidelines.
- Skilled in developing department budgets, scheduling, task management, and creating department objectives. Experienced in writing and delivering presentations for executive meetings.
- Working knowledge of medical care, specifically long-term care, and experience working with diverse populations
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Aide
Blue Summit Hospice and Palliative Care LLC
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
Private Caregiver
Marquetta Walker
10.2007 - Current
- Responsibilities: Provide direct patient care, both medical and non-medical, in patients’ homes. Taking vital signs; helping with some medical procedures; assisting patients in entering or leaving their beds; assisting patients in walking; tidying patient’s rooms; answering call lights; making beds; delivering messages; monitoring patients and reporting changes; collecting samples for testing; providing patient hygiene; feeding patients; and monitoring food and liquid input/output. Skills Used Ability to give compassionate care to people who need help with activities of daily living from nutritional needs to hygiene needs; ability to work with people in a one-on-one setting and maintain a professional relationship with the client and their family; desire to work ethically and honestly with people in their homes; and the desire to improve the work environment to provide better care for our patient and fellow employees in the work setting.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Dynamic Hospice and Palliative Care
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Provide personal care service to the terminally ill patient and perform related tasks in accordance with the plan of care as assigned and delegated by the RN-Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) and/or the Charge RN. Provide personal care to the patient compassionately and understandingly consistent with the hospice philosophy.
Hospice Aide
Helping Hearts Hospice
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Provide personal care service to the terminally ill patient and perform related tasks in accordance with the plan of care as assigned and delegated by the RN-Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) and/or the Charge RN. Provide personal care to the patient compassionately and understandingly consistent with the hospice philosophy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Place Nursing & Rehab
04.2015 - 07.2016
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns. Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients. Maintained a clean, healthy, and safe environment. Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation. Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs. Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
Certified Nursing Assistant
All City Home Health
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns. Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients. Maintained a clean, healthy, and safe environment. Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation. Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs. Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Health Care Center
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns. Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients. Maintained a clean, healthy, and safe environment. Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation. Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs. Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
CNA
Park Place Nursing & Rehab Ctr
01.2011 - 01.2013
- 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.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Maria Joseph Living Care Center
Health Information Management - undefined
Herzing University - Atlanta
High School Diploma -
Meadowdale High School
Dayton, Ohio06.1997
Skills
- Home Health, Records Management, Hospice Care
- Transcription, Nursing, and Medication Administration
- Patient Care, Vital Signs, Home Care
- Administrative experience, Hospital Experience, Triage
- Telecommunication, Employee Orientation, Purchasing
- Senior Care, Human Resources, Management
- Acute care, ICU experience, Primary care
- Behavioral Health
Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): CN0000058737
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Blue Summit Hospice and Palliative Care LLC
07.2023 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Dynamic Hospice and Palliative Care
09.2018 - 07.2020
Hospice Aide
Helping Hearts Hospice
09.2016 - 09.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Place Nursing & Rehab
04.2015 - 07.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
All City Home Health
02.2015 - 01.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Health Care Center
02.2013 - 07.2014
CNA
Park Place Nursing & Rehab Ctr
01.2011 - 01.2013
Private Caregiver
Marquetta Walker
10.2007 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Maria Joseph Living Care Center
Health Information Management - undefined
Herzing University - Atlanta
High School Diploma -
Meadowdale High School
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