Kellii F.

Handwashing before and after meals, toileting and as necessary throughout the day. Provides and assists with hygiene, oral care, bed and partial baths, toileting, dressing, activities of daily living, ambulation using assistive devices and use of proper body mechanics, partial weight-bearing transfers. Light housekeeping, maintaining a clean environment throughout the home, implement low-sodium meal choices and prepares meals. Obtain and records blood glucose levels and administers insulin injection on a sliding scale. Administers bedside oral and ophthalmic medications, apply therapeutic massage, observes skin for tissue breakdown, prevents an opportunity for pressure sores by repositioning every 2 hours and maintains patient safety in the home by providing light in dimly lit areas, and keeping obstacles out of pathways. Provides companionship by sitting and conversing and obtains information for the patient via the internet and books, such as choosing low-sodium meals and/or reading paragraphs in a favorite book when requested.

As a medical health technician (includes but not limited to): acquired and monitored vital signs and verifying signs of life hourly, greet and provide patient education for policy and detox protocols, patient observation, knowing and responding to medication reactions, interactive face to face customer service, patient safety and use of de-escalation techniques, participated in code blue alerts with equipment, used standard precaution, and enforced self-care practices to combat, seizure, dehydration, and depression. Maintained precise documentation via electronic medical record software, MS Office programs, and Mac OS X. As a recovery coach (includes but not limited to): admitted and discharged patients, respond to all patient needs and inquiries, prompted group participation, patient redirection, maintained positive team support with multidisciplinary providers. Enforced campus standards, policy, and procedures, engaged in conflict resolution strategies to maintain patient safety and restore a calm environment. Thoroughly searched belongings to ensure safety of patient and staff Precise documentation via electronic medical record software, MS Office programs, and Mac OS X for any and all patient activity requiring provider notification, evaluation, and counsel. Confirmed signs of life every hour and managed a team effort search for patient(s) until found.