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Norissa Davis

Charlotte

Summary

Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

Senior Helpers National
Charlotte
12.2023 - Current
  • Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
  • Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
  • Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

DSP

Holy Angels, Inc.
Belmont
04.2021 - 11.2023
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and help.

Companion

Companion and homemakers
Waterbury
02.2017 - 05.2020
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Provided companionship to elderly clients in their homes or facilities.
  • Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Delivered high-quality care to private clients.

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Health monitoring
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Emotional support
  • Recreational activities
  • Patient observation
  • Ostomy management
  • Caregiver relations

Timeline

PCA

Senior Helpers National
12.2023 - Current

DSP

Holy Angels, Inc.
04.2021 - 11.2023

Companion

Companion and homemakers
02.2017 - 05.2020
Norissa Davis