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Alejandro Quintanilla

Parrish,FL

Summary

Highly skilled and compassionate Multi Skill Nurse Assistant with proven expertise in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and emergency response from Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Excelled in ADL support and patient positioning, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Demonstrated exceptional team collaboration and patient charting abilities, contributing to a 20% increase in efficiency in patient care processes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Multi Skill Nurse Assistant

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL
03.2023 - Current
  • Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
  • Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
  • Cleaned up spills quickly using proper safety precautions while wearing protective gear when necessary.
  • Assisted residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
  • Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.

Patient Care Technician

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Sarasota, FL
11.2010 - 02.2025
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
  • Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
  • Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.

Patient Care Technician

HCA Florida Blake Hospital
Bradenton, FL
06.2013 - 06.2016
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
  • Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.

ICU Technician

Bayfront Health Venice
Venice, FL
02.2014 - 05.2015
  • Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.
  • Monitored changes in patient conditions using various equipment such as EKG machines.
  • Responded quickly and calmly during emergencies or crisis situations within the ICU unit.

Nursing Assistant

All About Staffing Agency
Sarasota, FL
02.2009 - 11.2011
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.

Nursing Assistant

Bashore Pointe Nursingand Rehab
Tampa, FL
08.2008 - 03.2010
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Instituto Nacional De Suchitoto
El Salvador
11-2009

Skills

  • ADL support
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Call light response
  • Compassionate care
  • Personal care assistance
  • Patient care
  • Patient positioning
  • End-of-life support
  • Feeding assistance
  • Information collection
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Patient charting
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Team collaboration
  • First aid and CPR
  • Staff assistance

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Multi Skill Nurse Assistant

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - Current

ICU Technician

Bayfront Health Venice
02.2014 - 05.2015

Patient Care Technician

HCA Florida Blake Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2016

Patient Care Technician

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
11.2010 - 02.2025

Nursing Assistant

All About Staffing Agency
02.2009 - 11.2011

Nursing Assistant

Bashore Pointe Nursingand Rehab
08.2008 - 03.2010

High School Diploma -

Instituto Nacional De Suchitoto

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