Alejandra Avalos Chavez
Novato,CA
Summary
Seasoned healthcare professional with extensive experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Dignity Health and a Spanish Medical Interpreter, enhancing patient care through effective communication and direct patient support. Demonstrated expertise in HIPAA compliance and interpersonal communication, significantly improving patient satisfaction and care quality. Proven ability to work collaboratively within healthcare teams, fostering an inclusive and efficient environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dignity Health
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Patient Care Assistant
Mercy Hospital Folsom
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Spanish Medical Interpreter
UC Davis Medical Center
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Implemented new interpretation technologies to enhance the quality of communication between healthcare providers and non-English speaking patients.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering culturally sensitive care to Spanish-speaking patients.
- Streamlined interpreter scheduling processes, resulting in a more efficient allocation of resources across departments.
- Promoted cultural awareness among healthcare staff, fostering an inclusive environment for all patients regardless of language background.
Resident Care Aide
Mercy Mcmahon Terrace
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring their dignity and comfort throughout the process.
- Managed challenging behaviors among residents using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enhanced resident well-being by providing compassionate care and support in daily activities.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided mobility assistance to residents as needed, including transferring between beds or chairs and aiding with ambulation around the facility.
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Modern Interpretations
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Implemented new interpretation technologies to enhance the quality of communication between healthcare providers and non-English speaking patients.
- Promoted cultural awareness among healthcare staff, fostering an inclusive environment for all patients regardless of language background.
- Bridged language barriers, allowing Spanish-speaking patients to have equal access to healthcare services.
- Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
- Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Marin
Kentfield 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA08.2019
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting, EPIC
- Medication Administration
- Head to Toe Assessment
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Pediatric Care
- IV Maintenance
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Care
- Interpersonal communication skills
Certification
- RN- Expected 8/2024
- CNA, #01117778 Expires 11/24
- BLS, Expires 08/2024
- NIH Stroke Certified
Continuing Education
Implicit Bias
Connecting Worlds
Volunteer Experience
UC Davis-AAU
Learning Assistant- CSUS Sacramento
Student Researcher- Microbiology CSUS Sacramento
Additional Information
Preceptorship-Pediatrics- CPMC Van Ness
Med Surg 3- CPMC Van Ness
Med Surg 2- Kentfield Hospital
Med Surg- CPMC Van Ness
Labor and Delivery- Marin Health
Pediatrics- Kaiser Oakland
Mental Health-Santa Rosa Behavioral Health Center
Fundamentals- The Redwoods
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Responsible and Trustworthy
- Exceptional Communication
Professional References
Elena Morrow- enmorrow@ucdavis.edu
Kenlee Armand- kenlee.armand@commonspirit.org
Daniel Pfarr - daniel.pfarr@csus.edu
Pam Hemphill- phemphill@marin.edu
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dignity Health
11.2021 - 08.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Mercy Hospital Folsom
07.2021 - 11.2021
Resident Care Aide
Mercy Mcmahon Terrace
06.2020 - 06.2021
Spanish Medical Interpreter
UC Davis Medical Center
04.2020 - 11.2021
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Modern Interpretations
04.2020 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Marin
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University, Sacramento