Gizelle Clayton
Windsor Mill
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Assistant II at RICA-Baltimore with expertise in client advocacy and health assessment. Achieved significant improvements in patient mobility and independence through precise documentation and compassionate support. Known for fostering effective communication and self-care education, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and proficient medication administration. Career aspirations include furthering skills in patient-centered care and healthcare advocacy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Assistant II
RICA-Baltimore
Baltimore
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of client care, including progress notes, vital signs and other pertinent data.
- Encouraged independence among clients by teaching self-care skills and strategies for managing daily life tasks.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety, and comfort under physician direction.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Patient Care Technician MedicalSurgical
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore
07.2019 - 09.2023
- Company Overview
- Report and document any abnormal vital signs.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
CNA - Long Term Care
Birch Manor Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Sykesville
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Company Overview:
- Observed and reported physical and mental changes in long term, acute and demented residents, while communicating and working under a the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
CNA - Long Term Care
Keswick Multi-Care Center
Baltimore
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Company Overview:
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Provided long term, acute, and assisted living care to residents while monitoring vitals daily and observing current conditions or behaviors under the supervision of a licensed nurse
CNA - Long Term Care
Northwest Hospital
Randallstown
12.2013 - 11.2017
- Company Overview:
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Collected blood and urine specimens.
- Perform bladder scans and ekg's.
- Help transfer patients in and out of bed with or without equipment.
CNA - Long Term Care
Patapsco Valley Center
Randallstown
12.2012 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: fusionmarketplace.com
- Provided a range of services, including skilled nursing care, hospice, dementia
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Education
Associate - Nursing
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD12.2022
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Health assessment
- Accurate documentation management
- Medication administration
- Self-care education
- Facilitating mobility enhancement
Certification
Nursing License, MD, AOO135768, 12/01/22
References
- Jonathan Espenancia, Charge, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, 07/01/19, Present, 443-676-3318, jespena1@jhmi.edu
- Cecille Biggs, Co-Worker (Non-Supervisor), Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, 07/01/19, Present, 443-934-9708, ceesmimax@gmail.com
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Care Assistant II
RICA-Baltimore
09.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician MedicalSurgical
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
07.2019 - 09.2023
CNA - Long Term Care
Birch Manor Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
12.2017 - 09.2018
CNA - Long Term Care
Keswick Multi-Care Center
08.2016 - 11.2017
CNA - Long Term Care
Northwest Hospital
12.2013 - 11.2017
CNA - Long Term Care
Patapsco Valley Center
12.2012 - 08.2016
Associate - Nursing
Baltimore City Community College
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