Maria Prenza
Lynn,MA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Lahey Health
11.2021 - Current
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Provided valuable assistance during emergencies, quickly setting up necessary equipment for life-saving interventions.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA05.2026
Skills
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Patient Relations
- Specimen Collection
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Lahey Health
11.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
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