GUINEVERE (GWEN) MONASTRA
Compassionate Care Professional | Dedicated Animal Advocate | Dog Lover and Owner
529 Brook Lane, 18974, Warminster, PA.About
Highly empathetic and outcome-oriented professional with over two decades of experience in human patient care, adept at client engagement, task completion, and affecting positive client experiences. Eager to leverage proven compassionate care and rapport-building skills into a fulfilling role serving both people and animals, with a strong desire to develop further expertise in animal training, engagement, and care. Committed to fostering well-being and delivering exceptional support in a dynamic animal-focused setting.
Work
Doylestown, PA
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Summary
Provide comprehensive clinical and administrative support to ophthalmologists, ensuring efficient patient flow, accurate record-keeping, and exceptional patient care within a high-volume eye care practice.
Highlights
Conduct preliminary eye examinations and diagnostic tests, including visual acuity, tonometry, and visual field tests, for an average of 20-30 patients daily, ensuring precise data collection for physician diagnoses.
Administer ophthalmic medications and eye drops as directed by ophthalmologists, adhering strictly to protocols to ensure patient safety and treatment efficacy.
Assist ophthalmologists during examinations by preparing equipment, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring all necessary instruments are readily available, optimizing examination efficiency.
Accurately record and manage patient medical histories, test results, and administrative data utilizing electronic medical record (EMR) systems, upholding patient confidentiality and data integrity.
Educate patients on proper contact lens usage, eyewear care, and pre/post-operative instructions, enhancing patient understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
Manage inventory and tracked medical supplies and equipment, ensuring consistent availability and contributing to the uninterrupted operation of clinical services.
Maintain the cleanliness and sterility of examination rooms and equipment in compliance with health regulations, minimizing infection risks and ensuring a safe patient environment.
Respond to patient inquiries and facilitate administrative tasks, resolving concerns and improving patient satisfaction with clinic services.
Richboro, PA, US
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Summary
Delivered compassionate and comprehensive daily living support and health monitoring for residents, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being in a long-term care facility.
Highlights
Provided direct daily care, including personal hygiene, dressing, and feeding assistance, for multiple residents, promoting dignity and comfort while supporting their independence.
Monitored and accurately recorded vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration) and observed behavioral/physical changes, promptly reporting critical information to nursing staff to facilitate timely interventions.
Facilitated safe resident mobility through transfers between beds and wheelchairs, repositioning bedridden patients to prevent bedsores, and assisting with prescribed exercises and ambulation.
Maintained a clean, safe, and sanitary living environment for residents by changing linens and cleaning rooms, adhering to infection control standards.
Offered emotional support and companionship to residents and their families, fostering a nurturing environment and responding promptly to call lights to address immediate needs.
Administered medication by assisting with eating and monitoring food/liquid intake, ensuring nutritional needs were met and identifying potential health concerns.
Volunteer
Neighborhood
|Dog Sitter / Caregiver
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Summary
Provide dedicated and compassionate care for neighborhood dogs, ensuring their well-being and engagement through regular walking, feeding, and play.
Highlights
Engage with a diverse range of dog personalities and temperaments, building strong rapport and trust to ensure positive interactions.
Manage daily care routines, including feeding schedules and medication administration, for various breeds, adhering to owner specifications.
Provide consistent exercise and mental stimulation through walks and play, contributing to the physical and behavioral health of pets.
Demonstrate exceptional reliability and responsibility in caring for animals, ensuring their safety and comfort in owners' absence.
Skills
Patient & Client Care
Compassionate Care, Patient Education, Client Engagement, Vital Signs Monitoring, Medication Administration, Personal Care Assistance, Emotional Support, Patient Advocacy.
Animal Care & Engagement
Animal Welfare, Dog Handling, Rapport Building (Animals), Animal Feeding, Exercise & Play, Observation (Animal Behavior), Pet Sitting, Animal Training Principles (desired).
Clinical & Administrative Support
Preliminary Eye Exams, Diagnostic Testing, EMR Systems, Patient Record Management, Sterilization Techniques, Equipment Maintenance, Supply Management, Inventory Tracking, Administrative Tasks.
Interpersonal & Professional
People-Centered, Reliability, Responsibility, Flexibility, Excellence-Driven, Perseverance, Active Learning, Patience, Team Collaboration, Positive Attitude.
Education
William Tenant High School
High School Diploma
CHI Institute
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Medical Assistance Certificate