Heather Bozarth

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Monitored vital signs, documenting changes for nursing staff review.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to implement patient care plans effectively.
• Trained new staff on protocols and best practices in patient care.
• Advocated for patients' needs, enhancing overall satisfaction with care services.
• Implemented infection control measures, reducing risk within the facility.
• Coordinated communication between patients, families, and medical staff for optimal care delivery.
• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
• Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
• Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
• Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
• Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to implement patient care plans effectively.
• Trained new staff on best practices for patient assistance and safety measures.
• Maintained a clean and organized environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
• Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
• Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
• Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
• Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
• Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
• Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
• Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
• Trained new staff on best practices for patient assistance and safety measures.
• Led initiatives to improve workflow efficiency within the nursing team, enhancing patient care delivery.
• Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
• Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
• Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
• Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Maintained electronic health records with precision, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility.
• Trained junior clerks on hospital systems and policies, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Conducted regular audits of patient files, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Maintained confidentiality at all times while handling sensitive medical documents, adhering strictly to HIPAA guidelines.

Worked on a Skilled Nursing Unit as part of a team to provide quality comfort and care to long term skilled residents.

• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
• Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
• Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
• Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
• Delivered high-quality care to skilled patients in hospital facility.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to implement patient care plans effectively.
• Trained new staff on protocols and best practices in patient care.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
• Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Northeastern Hospital unfortunately closed in July of 2009 thus ending my career at this hospital.

• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
• Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
• Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
• Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Monitored vital signs, documenting changes for nursing staff review.
• Coordinated communication between patients, families, and medical staff for optimal care delivery.