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Albert Matote

San Jose,CA

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant offering [13] years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Covid Screener/ Nutrition Dept

Valley Health Center Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • I would screen every patient, vendor etc
  • Asking them a series of questions if they have any symptoms of covid before proceeding to the appointments, laboratory, x-ray, dentist, primary care, etc
  • In the Nutrition dept, I pulled requisition orders for all different units in hospital and would call them to let them know that their order was ready for pickup
  • Also did floor stock which we would stock the units with various item food items, supplies, etc
  • Did Dish room which I would load dirty plates, bowls, cups and utensils into a machine, and it would wash, rinse and sanitize items.

Childrens Health of Northern California (CHONC)
07.2016 - 07.2021
  • Check daily assignments at the beginning of each shift.
  • Complete vital signs within first hour of each shift and record them on the flow sheet. Inform RN of any significant changes in patient condition or any abnormal values.
  • Check Rehab, school, and activity schedule for patients and plan day accordingly.
  • Give bed bath/shower which includes oral care, shampoo as necessary, and ear and nail care.
  • Measuring of weekly weights, quarterly heights and head circumference per MD orders.
  • Assist with setting up patients for meals and feeding patients as appropriate.
  • Change bed linens QOD. Change more frequently if needed.
  • Reposition those patients every two hours who are unable to turn or reposition. themselves using proper body alignment. Apply/remove splints as instructed.
  • Record accurate I/O on patients requiring I/O. Record accurate calorie counts on patients requiring careful nutritional assessment.
  • Maintain running totals of I/O, keep vital signs recorded when taken and record % of meal consumed immediately after meals.
  • Ambulate/assist patients with mobility as ordered.
  • Make available to nurses one hour prior to end of shift tabulations of I&O’s and percentages of meals taken.
  • Complete all documentation one hour prior to end of shift.
  • Make sure to communicate with nurse regarding any questions or concerns pertaining to patients and their care.
  • Assist with Activity program as assigned.
  • Only one person from each hallway may be on break at any given time and you need someone who is assigned to your hallway to relieve you. Notify nurse when you leave for a break and when you return and who is responsible for the care of your patients.
  • Need to double check all suction canisters after emptying to make sure they function.
  • B&B Documentation every two hours success or failure of each attempt
  • Assist Licensed personnel when requested or needed.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
  • Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members and various other visitors to facility.
  • Must be able to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional staff.
  • Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
  • Must be flexible and willing to incorporate new methods into existing nursing practices.
  • Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
  • Works throughout the nursing service area.

Behavioral Tech/ Patient Companion

Lucile Packard Children Hospital
04.2016 - 07.2016
  • Receives handoff from RN who is assigned to the patient, Communicates with RN during shift about patient status
  • Performs hand hygiene before and after patient contact
  • Carries out isolation procedures and utilizes universal precautions
  • Maintains safe environment for patient by performing constant observation
  • Accompanies patient when leaving unit
  • Utilizes safety devices (bed rails, wheel locks)
  • Notifies RN if tubes/catheters become disconnected or if patient condition changes from baseline
  • While performing constant observation, provides diversionary activities such as reading, play, TV
  • Orients patient to person, time and place, as needed
  • Anticipates needs for patient including placing useful items around patient and providing companionship as well as observation
  • With patients on suicidal precautions, observes for patients surroundings/belongings or if patient is trying to obtain items that could cause themselves injury or harm
  • Utilizes C I Care fundamentals at all times and with every interaction.

Nurse Assistant/ Sitter

Stanford Health Care
08.2015 - 04.2016
  • Accurately observes, records and reports patient information
  • Adheres to the standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Department of Patient Care Services
  • Assesses and documents vital signs on stable patients requiring vital signs
  • Stable is defined as patients that require vital signs no more often than every 4 hours
  • The initial set of admission vital signs has been completed by the RN
  • Assists patient with and/or provides efficient care related to activities of daily living as assigned
  • Carries out responsibilities following safety guidelines for self, patient, visitors and employees
  • Completes orientation program and participates in learning activities to maintain and improve knowledge skills
  • Considers age-specific needs when interacting with patients and families
  • Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds
  • Contributes in a positive manner to the unit, department and hospital goals
  • Demonstrates effective communication skills, especially in stressful situations
  • Communicates in a compassionate manner, is patient and courteous utilizing active listening skills as well as helping to maintain a quiet patient care environment
  • Dresses appropriately and wears name badge
  • Ensures patient identification and an allergy band is on patient at all times
  • Follows unit and departmental guidelines relate to staffing and scheduling
  • Helps ensure that areas and halls are child-proof (LPCH only)
  • Maintains a clean orderly and safe environment
  • Orders and maintains equipment and supplies for the desk area and unit, maintains clean work areas and halls
  • May provide break relief or assistance to the unit clerk as needed and if applicable
  • On certain units, after cross-training in the area of rehabilitation activities, assists patients with and/or provides efficient care related to rehabilitative activities as delegated and supervised by a Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist
  • Orients patient and family to environment
  • Performs routine patient care (hygiene, nutrition, elimination, measuring I/O's) utilizing universal precautions under the direction and supervision of a RN as assigned
  • Note: On selected units, with Patient Care Manager approval, may perform specific skills after documented instruction
  • Provides sitter duties when needed for a patient
  • Recognizes and provides age-appropriate care based on the needs of the patient and family
  • Responds appropriately in actual or potential emergency events
  • Notifies appropriate personnel, communicates with other personnel to ensure delivery of immediate care needs and intervenes as necessary with families and staff by working with appropriate interdisciplinary team members
  • Responds to alarms appropriately and reports to RN when alarms are outside of parameters
  • Responds to customer / staff needs in a prompt attentive manner
  • Handles messages appropriately using communication etiquette, notifies Resource Nurse and others of patient flow (admissions, transfers, discharges)
  • Stocks room with supplies and other items as needed
  • Supports family centered care in their everyday work
  • (LPCH only)
  • Transfers patients to off unit procedures according to transport policy
  • Uses the computerized electronic health record in accordance with job requirements and hospital policies and procedures.

Restorative Nurse Associate/ Certified Nurse Associate

Valley House Rehabilitation Center
01.2012 - 03.2016
  • Provides patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths
  • Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals
  • Provides adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, applying restraints
  • Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information
  • Provides patients comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor
  • Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records
  • Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures
  • Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential
  • Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jaco standards
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; maintaining licensure
  • Enhances nursing department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Rehab/ Restorative Nurse Assistant (Certification)

  • Responsible for providing direct daily care and services to patients according to care plans, standard policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
  • This position ensures that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times and assists in the safety, comfort and well-being of residents
  • Assists patients with basic personal care according to procedures and daily assignments
  • Assists and/or transports/transfers patients to and from meals and activities
  • Provides general support and comfort to residents and assists the activities staff with social activities as needed
  • Post-therapy assistance for patients
  • Maintain therapy regimen for patients.

Education

San Jose City College
04.2000

Independence High School
06.1997

Skills

  • Confidentiality
  • Corporate Procedures
  • Analytical mindset
  • Accurate reporting
  • Company processes and procedures
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient-focused care
  • Infection control procedures
  • Transporting patients
  • Bedside manner
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Meal Planning
  • Activity Planning
  • Patient Assessments
  • Respiratory equipment training
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Understands mobility assistance needs
  • Outpatient Care
  • Valid [CA] driver's license
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Preparing meals

References

  • Joyce Layos, 408-988-7667
  • IVY ANCHETA, 408-921-0364, ivyancheta923@yahoo.com
  • Laila Delinela, 408-988-7667

Timeline

Covid Screener/ Nutrition Dept

Valley Health Center Sunnyvale
08.2021 - 06.2023

Childrens Health of Northern California (CHONC)
07.2016 - 07.2021

Behavioral Tech/ Patient Companion

Lucile Packard Children Hospital
04.2016 - 07.2016

Nurse Assistant/ Sitter

Stanford Health Care
08.2015 - 04.2016

Restorative Nurse Associate/ Certified Nurse Associate

Valley House Rehabilitation Center
01.2012 - 03.2016

Rehab/ Restorative Nurse Assistant (Certification)

San Jose City College

Independence High School

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