Tammy McCallop
Baton Rouge
Summary
Proven caregiver with extensive experience at Lakeview Regional Medical Center, adept in patient care and emotional support. Skilled in medication administration and providing compassionate caregiving, significantly enhancing patient wellbeing. Demonstrates strong ethics and empathy, ensuring high-quality care and safety. Successfully managed challenging behaviors, improving patient comfort and independence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Sandy And Skip Bertman
03.2018 - 06.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
- Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to healthcare providers promptly.
- Drove patients to appointments and errands, ensuring their transportation needs were met safely and punctually.
- Maintained detailed records of daily activities, observations, incidents, medication intake-allowing for effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Educated family members about caregiving techniques for continuity of care during caregiver absences or transitions between shifts.
- Improved patient nutrition by preparing healthy meals tailored to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Coordinated medical appointments for efficient scheduling and minimized conflicts or overlaps in care provision.
Assistant Caregiver
Griswold Home Health Care
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Consistently maintained open lines of communication between healthcare team members regarding any changes in patient status or needs.
- Provided timely medication administration and monitored side effects, ensuring optimal health outcomes for patients.
- Offered companionship to patients by actively listening to their stories and participating in shared interests or hobbies.
- Implemented creative solutions for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients while preserving dignity and respect at all times.
- Ensured timely response to emergencies by closely monitoring patient conditions and taking appropriate action when necessary.
- Promoted proper nutrition by preparing healthy meals according to individual dietary needs and preferences.
- Facilitated transportation services for medical appointments or errands, enabling patients to maintain independence outside the home setting.
- Maintained accurate records of each patient''s care, progress, and concerns, facilitating effective communication among healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere.
Night Supervisor
Sunrise Assisted Living
02.2005 - 10.2008
- Developed strong relationships with staff members through effective communication and leadership efforts.
- Collaborated with daytime supervisors to develop strategies for improved efficiency across all shifts.
- Facilitated smooth shift transitions by maintaining open communication between day and night teams.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring adequate supplies were available for nightly operations.
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing and enforcing strict security protocols for night shift employees.
- Addressed customer complaints swiftly, resolving issues in a professional manner to promote positive experiences during nighttime hours.
- Maintained compliance with company standards by monitoring employee adherence to policies during the overnight hours.
- Ensured a clean and organized work environment by directing nightly cleaning tasks and routine maintenance activities.
PCT
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
03.1996 - 07.2001
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bogalusa High School
Bogalusa, LA05.1992
Skills
First aid and safety
Patient Care
Housekeeping Duties
Emotional Support
Meal Preparation
Compassionate Caregiving
Empathy Display
Organizational abilities
Client documentation
Medical Equipment Operation
Personal Hygiene Assistance
State regulations knowledge
Medication Administration
Transportation Services
Dependable and Responsible
Basic Housekeeping
Multitasking and Organization
Strong Ethics
Patient Companionship
Elderly Care
Problem-Solving
COVID-19 Safety Policies
Verbal and written communication skills
Dementia Care
HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Sandy And Skip Bertman
03.2018 - 06.2024
Assistant Caregiver
Griswold Home Health Care
08.2017 - 10.2019
Night Supervisor
Sunrise Assisted Living
02.2005 - 10.2008
PCT
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
03.1996 - 07.2001
High School Diploma -
Bogalusa High School
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