Adriana Tapia Medrano
San Jose,CA
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
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Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over 7+ years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
CareLinx
Burlingame, CA
04.2018 - Current
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
CNA
Silverado Memory Care
Belmont, CA
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
CNA
Nazareth Vista Asisted living Facility
Belmont, CA
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
CNA
El Camino Hospital Auxiliary
Mountain View, CA
04.2014 - 10.2015
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Education
06.2023
CNA Training
02.2019
05.2018
High School Diploma -
06.2011
Skills
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Indirect Patient Care
- Light Housekeeping
- Inpatient Care
- Able to Lift 100 Pounds
- Preparing Meals
- Care Plan Implementation
- Collecting Specimens
- Understands Mobility Assistance Needs
- Assisting With Personal Grooming
- Quick Problem Solver
- Activity Planning
- Reliable Transportation
- Valid CA Driver's License
- Electronic Charting
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Chronic Disease Management
- Helping With Medication
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Adaptable
- Patient-Focused Care
- Monitoring Fluids
- Compassionate
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Patient Lifting
- Responding to Emergencies
- Infection Control Procedures
- Meal Planning
- Transporting Patients
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Outpatient Care
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Bi
- Hello, Lets start with going over the rules.
Hola, Empezaremos con el repazo de las polizas.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
CNA - CareLinx
04.2018 - Current
CNA - Silverado Memory Care
06.2014 - 12.2016
CNA - El Camino Hospital Auxiliary
04.2014 - 10.2015
CNA - Nazareth Vista Asisted living Facility
02.2014 - 04.2015
BLS For Health Provider Certification - ,
Bay Area College of Nursing - , CNA Training
Dementia Certification - ,
Sequoia High School - High School Diploma,