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Rachel P.

Rachel P.

$15.00 / hr

Wailuku, HI

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About Rachel

Aloha! I'm currently a nursing student at UH Maui College pursuing my BS in Nursing and RN licensing. I offer caregiver services when I'm not in class to help pay for my expenses. I decided to pursue a career in the medical field after taking care of a family member that was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's Disease. Maintaining good health and having the opportunity to receive quality care are so important to me and should be a priority in everyone's life! I have over seven years experience in healthcare as a medical assistant, phlebotomist, and school nurse. I have worked with diverse groups including long-term care, pediatrics, obstetrics, intensive care and critical care units, pre- and post-surgical units, behavior health, and emergency care. I also have experience performing blood draws and lab tests, and assisting physicians with minor surgical procedures.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Home Health Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Health Services Assistant

Aug 2013 - Present
Kamehameha Schools
• Provide direct care to students and staff with minor injuries or illness. Refer more serious cases to RN, primary care physician, or EMS. • Take vital signs: oral/tympanic temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, respiration. • Screen students for readmission to school following illness and medical cases. • Manage annual student medical forms, update and organize packets along with reproduction and distribution. • Promote healthy lifestyle and disease prevention for students by providing one-on-one counseling including teacher, counselor, and/or family when necessary. • Administer TB testing, flu and Hep B vaccinations to staff. • Provide First Aid/CPR/AED certification for staff following American Heart Association guidelines. • Serve as liaison between state and local groups for implementation of annual flu clinic, dental, hearing and vision screenings.
Aug 2013 - Present

Caregiver

Sep 2012 - Sep 2015
Family Caregiver
Cared for family member diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's Disease. Responsibilities included assistance with ADLs, medication administration, and G-tube feedings.
Sep 2012 - Sep 2015

Laboratory Assistant

Feb 2013 - May 2014
Clinical Laboratories-Hawaii
• Perform venipunctures, heelsticks, and fingersticks with accuracy and proficiency. • Perform urine drug collections per DOT guidelines and process urine drug specimen. • Process and aliquot specimen to prepare for testing utilizing various types of lab equipment. • Assist microbiology department by setting up specimen (blood, urine, stool, sputum, tissue, body fluid, CSF, swabs) for testing. • Follow test requirements of reference labs and procure appropriate specimen for testing. • Accession and track specimen samples in laboratory information system (LIS). • Work with all levels of hospital staff in various areas: emergency department, intensive care and critical care unit, labor and delivery, nursery, oncology, surgical center, dialysis unit, and behavioral health.
Feb 2013 - May 2014

Medical Assistant

Apr 2011 - Feb 2013
Aloha Dermatology & Laser Center
• Prepare exam room, ensuring cleanliness and sufficient stock of supplies. • Help physician examine and treat patients. • Assist with minor surgical procedures. • Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. • Clean wounds and apply dressings. • Order patient labs and tests, prepare and send biopsy specimen to laboratory. • Inform patients of test results. • Explain procedure, medication, and physician instructions to patient. • Prepare and administer medication as directed by physician. • Obtain proper informed consent and insurance authorization for procedures. • Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacy. • Inventory and order medical, lab, and office supplies and equipment.
Apr 2011 - Feb 2013

University of Hawaii Maui College

Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
Kahului, HI
Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

University of Hawaii Maui College

Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
Kahului, HI
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

Kamehameha Schools Maui

Jan 2004 - Jan 2008
Makawao, HI
Jan 2004 - Jan 2008
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