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Misty McGhee

Paragould

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Certified Home Health Aide with extensive experience at 1st Choice Home Care Services Inc. Skilled in patient care and HIPAA compliance, I excel in developing personalized care plans and fostering strong client relationships, enhancing overall satisfaction and well-being. Proven ability to adapt to diverse patient needs while ensuring safety and comfort.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

1st Choice Home Care Services Inc
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided personalized care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
  • Assisted with medication management, promoting adherence to prescribed health regimens.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
  • Supported clients with mobility assistance, enhancing independence and quality of life.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of care services delivered, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Fostered positive relationships with clients, building trust and improving overall satisfaction with services provided.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.

Server/Bartender

Paragould Country Club
07.2015 - 10.2023
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.

Patient Care Technician

Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
04.2010 - 02.2015
  • Assisted patients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety during care routines.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for prompt intervention.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Supported healthcare team in executing treatment plans, enhancing patient recovery processes.
  • Trained new staff on patient care procedures and safety regulations, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Streamlined patient admission processes by efficiently gathering necessary medical histories and information.
  • Implemented feedback mechanisms to improve patient satisfaction scores through attentive service delivery.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
  • Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Miscellaneous Department Worker

Nidec
01.2004 - 10.2009
  • Operated manufacturing equipment to ensure high-quality production standards.
  • Monitored workflow processes to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues promptly.
  • Documented production metrics for reporting and analysis purposes.
  • Implemented best practices for workplace safety, enhancing overall team compliance.
  • Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
  • Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
  • Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
  • Reported defective products or machinery to supervisor.

Office Manager

Blake Enterprises Memphis Finance Company
04.2001 - 08.2004
  • Streamlined office operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing unnecessary delays.
  • Implemented new filing system, improving document retrieval speed and organization.
  • Coordinated scheduling for meetings, ensuring optimal use of resources and time management.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to reduce costs and improve service quality.
  • Oversaw budget tracking, maintaining accurate financial records to support operational decisions.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
  • Reduced overhead costs significantly through negotiation of vendor contracts for office supplies and services.
  • Enhanced office operational efficiency by streamlining filing systems, resulting in easier access to critical documents.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by developing effective client feedback system that led to service improvements.
  • Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
  • Facilitated positive work environment, addressing employee concerns promptly and fostering culture of mutual respect.
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Black River Technical College
Paragould, AR
12-2011

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Aspen University
Denver, CO

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies Nursing, Social Work

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
05-2013

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Data entry
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer/Client relations
  • Scheduling
  • Office administration
  • File management
  • Multi-line telephone operation
  • Information protection
  • Typing speed

Certification

  • CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
  • HCA - Home Care Aide
  • HHA - Home Health Aide

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Home Health Aide

1st Choice Home Care Services Inc
10.2023 - Current

Server/Bartender

Paragould Country Club
07.2015 - 10.2023

Patient Care Technician

Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
04.2010 - 02.2015

Miscellaneous Department Worker

Nidec
01.2004 - 10.2009

Office Manager

Blake Enterprises Memphis Finance Company
04.2001 - 08.2004

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Black River Technical College

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Aspen University

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies Nursing, Social Work

Arkansas State University
Misty McGhee