Michele Geiger
Mount Pleasant,PA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a proven track record at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, adept in elderly care and problem-solving. Excelled in fostering cross-departmental collaboration and implementing Agile methodologies, enhancing team efficiency. Known for compassionate patient support and effective time management, consistently achieving improved patient care outcomes.
Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 30 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Private Care
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Technical Partner
Excela Health Latrobe Hospital
04.1994 - 08.2020
- Spearheaded cross-departmental collaboration, fostering better communication and understanding of project goals, ultimately leading to successful project completion.
- Implemented Agile methodologies in workflows which improved team adaptability, communication, and efficiency during the project lifecycle.
- Delivered exceptional customer support by addressing concerns promptly and implementing effective resolutions that enhanced client relationships.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify opportunities for product expansion, driving business growth and diversifying offerings.
- Collaborated with nurses to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
- Participated in regular interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans, advocate for patient needs, and stay informed on updates within the clinical setting.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices related to Patient Care Nurse Assistant responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, conducting regular room checks and adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering high-quality care by accurately recording vital signs, administering medication, and maintaining detailed patient records.
- Administered personal hygiene assistance such as bathing or dressing to promote the well-being of patients throughout their hospital stay.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management techniques, promoting self-care practices for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care for each patient.
- Performed EKGs on patients as ordered by physicians; gained proficiency in reading EKG strips.
- Supported the nursing staff during critical situations by remaining calm under pressure while performing necessary tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Assisted with transferring immobile patients, utilizing proper body mechanics and lifting techniques to prevent injury to both the patient and healthcare staff.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomist
Western School of Health And Allied Careers
Monroeville, PA03-1984
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved an issue with a difficult intubation box that was needed in the emergency room. Worked with respiratory therapy to design and stock the difficult intubation box.
- Supervised team of 3 caregivers to coordinate 24/7 care for an elderly gentleman.
- Designed carts for the emergency room including a cart for ear nose and throat physicians, a cart for the genitourinary physicians to ensure proper equipment was available at all times.
- Served on the staffing committee of the hospital.
- Was responsible for ordering and stocking for the emergency room.
Certification
Pennsylvania drivers license
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Caregiver
Private Care
08.2020 - Current
Technical Partner
Excela Health Latrobe Hospital
04.1994 - 08.2020
No Degree - Phlebotomist
Western School of Health And Allied Careers
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