Amber Bakos
Roanoke
Summary
Hospice care professional skilled in patient support, personal care, and emotional assistance. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams to achieve compassionate and effective care. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring seamless integration with changing care needs. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and attention to detail foster comforting environment for patients and families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Aide
FCCCC/ Big Bend Hospice
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting changes to medical staff.
- Assisted in creation of peaceful passing environment, implementing individualized end-of-life care plans.
- Delivered personalized patient care, fostering sense of dignity and respect during final stages of life.
Lead Patient Care Technician
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Increased efficiency of patient care processes through effective communication with colleagues, physicians, and management.
- Boosted morale among patients experiencing emotional distress or anxiety through empathetic conversations and therapeutic touch therapies.
- Contributed to positive clinical outcomes through accurate charting, timely reporting of changes in condition, and close collaboration with nursing staff.
- Decreased instances of falls or injuries by implementing appropriate safety measures, such as bed alarms and non-slip mats.
- Enhanced patient care by providing thorough and compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores through effective communication and active listening to address concerns.
- Ensured a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Ensured continuity of care during staffing shortages or emergencies by offering flexible availability for additional shifts when needed.
- Promoted patient privacy and dignity by maintaining confidentiality of personal information and delivering respectful care at all times.
Home Health CNA
Visiting Angles
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming to maintain patient hygiene and dignity.
- Improved patient satisfaction by actively listening and addressing concerns or requests promptly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients at home.
Truck Driver
Prime Inc.
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wakulla Education
Skills
- Bathing Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Emotional Support
Timeline
Hospice Aide
FCCCC/ Big Bend Hospice
12.2023 - 04.2024
Lead Patient Care Technician
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2023
Home Health CNA
Visiting Angles
07.2022 - 10.2022
Truck Driver
Prime Inc.
10.2019 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Wakulla Education
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