Alba Peralta Echavarria
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Morselife Homecare, excelling in patient care and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to administer medications and foster strong relationships with patients, ensuring comfort and emotional support. Skilled in record keeping and specimen collection, committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morselife Homecare
West Palm Beach, FL
06.2022 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Administered medications as directed by a registered nurse or physician.
- Provided comfort measures, such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to the registered nurse or physician.
- Responded quickly to emergencies involving sudden illness or injury.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Performed housekeeping duties, such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms, when necessary.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition, and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Remind patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Private Duty Nurse
Linda and Brad Hammer
Palm Beach , FL
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth, and development to construct a treatment plan.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing the standard of care and best practices.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Equipped patients with the tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches effectively.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental, and physical care.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with the team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing the physician's medical regimens.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation, and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high-level quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information, and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records, and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences, and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan, and policies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Worked with the healthcare team to develop anew dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
- Reported the general, physical, and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development, and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
X Ray Technician
Centro Medico Santa Traveras S.A.
Santo Domingo , Dominican Republic
07.2012 - 07.2020
- I explained the procedure to patients and answered any questions they may have had.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology related to radiology services.
- Reviewed the patient's medical history before performing the imaging procedure.
- Monitored the patient's condition during the procedure, and reported any changes or concerns to the radiologist or physician as needed.
- Greeted patients with a warm smile, and promoted individual comfort throughout procedures and scans, while being as discreet as possible.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Generated precise images of target body areas to aid physicians in diagnosing patients' issues.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Imaging technology
Universidad Autono Ma of S.D.
Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicSkills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Record keeping
- Specimen collection
- Patient mobility assistance
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Linda and Brad Hammer
08.2022 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morselife Homecare
06.2022 - Current
X Ray Technician
Centro Medico Santa Traveras S.A.
07.2012 - 07.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Imaging technology
Universidad Autono Ma of S.D.
Affiliations
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Furniture Upholstering
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Limited
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Healthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursWork-life balanceReferences
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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