SONYA BIVINS
Valley Center
Summary
Highly dedicated and resourceful caregiver with an exceptional record of in-home health care. Specialize in patient care, medication administration, and wound care with strong ability in developing personalized patient care plans. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction while ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Dementia
Carlsbad
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Caregiver & Patient Advocate
Orthostatic Hypotension
Fallbrook
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Monitored vitals, keeping detailed records of blood pressure, helping to resolve condition
- Attended medical appointments, collaborating with Mult specialists to assure continuity in care
- Informed client by explaining procedures, answering questions and providing information.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Advocate & Caregiver
Alzheimer & Cancer
Rancho Bernardo
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Evaluated for any safety hazards within home and facilitating those needs.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Accompany clients to tests procedures and appointments, Writing down information and answers to questions for client.
- Provide skilled care services including, wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Attended continuing education courses related to home health nursing practices.
Home Health Caregiver
QualiCare
Oceanside
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Scheduled, transported to, and accompanied to healthcare appointments
- Observed, evaluated, and documented any changes in client, and report to supervising nurse
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living including, bathing, meal preparation, feeding, ambulation, toileting, transfers, and med reminders
Office Manager
Farmers Chiropractic
San Diego
04.2010 - 05.2019
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office, checked-in patients, collected necessary paperwork, and provided directions to exam rooms.
- Educated patients on topics such as disease prevention, wellness maintenance, immunization requirements.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies, equipment, and medications; ordered additional items when needed.
- Verified accuracy of insurance claims prior to submission for payment processing.
- Submitted diagnosis and procedure codes for insurance companies.
Medical Assistant Internal Medicine
Centre for Health Care
Poway
06.2007 - 12.2010
- Facilitated prior authorizations, referrals, and medication refills.
- Decreased wastage of supplies and samples by implementing inventory management checklist.
- Obtained vital signs, height, weight, and demographic data.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as directed by a physician.
- Scheduled procedures for patients with various healthcare providers.
- Provided assistance during minor surgical procedures.
Education
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy - Medical Assistant
Maric College
Vista, CA01-1992
Skills
- Client assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care management
- Safety evaluation
- Care coordination
- Active listening
- Health documentation
Certification
- Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomist
- Patient Advocate
- First Aid & CPR
- BCLS & Cognitive A.E.D
- Palliative Care & Wound Care
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
- Customer Service in Healthcare
- Advanced Patient Care
- HHS certified
Timeline
Caregiver
Dementia
05.2024 - 09.2025
Caregiver & Patient Advocate
Orthostatic Hypotension
09.2023 - 09.2024
Advocate & Caregiver
Alzheimer & Cancer
04.2019 - 04.2023
Home Health Caregiver
QualiCare
05.2018 - 08.2019
Office Manager
Farmers Chiropractic
04.2010 - 05.2019
Medical Assistant Internal Medicine
Centre for Health Care
06.2007 - 12.2010
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy - Medical Assistant
Maric College
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