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Grecia De Leon

Colorado Springs

Summary

Professional caregiver with comprehensive experience in providing compassionate end-of-life care. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving patient needs. Skilled in pain management, emotional support, and maintaining patient dignity. Known for reliability and achieving positive patient outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice Caregiver

Talem Home Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress and communicated updates to the hospice care team and family effectively.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and support.
  • Implemented safety measures within the home setting to minimize risks associated with falls or other accidents during caregiving duties.
  • Provided emotional support to patients' families during the grieving process through active listening and empathetic communication.
  • Served as a liaison between the hospice care team and the patient's primary healthcare provider to ensure seamless coordination of care.
  • Improved quality of life for terminally ill patients by performing routine personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and feeding.
  • Educated family members on appropriate caregiving techniques for optimal patient comfort at home.
  • Assisted in maintaining patients' dignity by addressing their emotional, spiritual, and physical needs.
  • Advocated for patients' rights and preferences by maintaining open communication with their families and collaborating with healthcare professionals on treatment plans.
  • Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes, and assisted nurses with treatment.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes effectively.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Caregiver

Colorado Public Partnership
02.2016 - 11.2020
  • Assisted client 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.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with feeding through feeding tube and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with bowel program.
  • Placed client on ventilator every night and turned every two hours to avoid bed sores.
  • Assisted with nebulizer treatment and sterilized all equipment.
  • Assisted client with ambulation from wheelchair to bed using a Hoyer lift.
  • Transferred client from wheelchair to shower chair with a slide board and also into vehicle.

Education

Associate of Science - BSN RN

Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO
05-2027

Skills

  • Vital signs
  • Bedside manner
  • Medical documentation
  • End-of-life care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Respiratory care
  • Hygiene maintenance
  • Catheter care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • CNA certification
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Ambulation and exercise assistance

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Hospice Caregiver

Talem Home Healthcare
01.2022 - Current

Caregiver

Colorado Public Partnership
02.2016 - 11.2020

Associate of Science - BSN RN

Pikes Peak State College

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