Haylee Bell
Forest
Summary
Dedicated compassionate caregiver with expertise in patient monitoring and emotional support. Committed to ensuring comfort and safety while assisting with daily living activities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Sitter
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
Lynchburg
04.2025 - Current
- Provided constant monitoring of patients to ensure safety and comfort.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during hospital stays.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and basic needs.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide support and reassurance.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure timely responses to patient requests.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain a safe healthcare setting.
- Informed nurses of any changes in patient condition or behavior.
- Documented patient observations and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Observed behaviors of patients for unusual reactions or changes in mood and attitude.
- Reported any observed symptoms to nursing staff immediately.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was functioning properly and reported any issues to the nursing staff.
Patient Caregiver
Family Friend
Roanoke
12.2022 - 02.2025
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Provided daily assistance with personal hygiene and grooming tasks.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs.
- Assisted with mobility and physical exercises to enhance physical well-being.
- Engaged in meaningful conversations to support emotional health and companionship.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding care updates and needs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patient for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment through regular housekeeping tasks.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social outings.
Nursing Assistant
Friendship Richfield Living
Salem
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records accurately.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Followed infection control protocols during all care procedures consistently.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Trained new nursing assistants on essential care practices and procedures in a hands-on environment.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Altavista Combined School
Altavista, VA06-2020
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Meal preparation
- Infection control practices
- Client safety and first aid
- Fall prevention
- Compassionate client care
- Patient communication
- Emotional Support
- Transportation coordination
- Maintaining patient privacy
- Patience and empathy
Certification
- BLS Provider
- Heart saver First Aid, CPR, and AED
Timeline
Patient Sitter
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Patient Caregiver
Family Friend
12.2022 - 02.2025
Nursing Assistant
Friendship Richfield Living
12.2020 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Altavista Combined School