Alexes Avella
Florence,SC
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT/CNA
MUSC
FLORENCE, SC
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and documented information accurately.
- Assessed patient needs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure effective patient care delivery.
- Educated patients on procedures and health management techniques.
- Implemented infection control protocols during patient interactions.
- Supported emotional well-being of patients through compassionate communication.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patients' conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Facilitated patient transfers to ensure safety during movement from bed to wheelchair or stretcher.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Morrell Nursing & Rehab Center
Hartsville, SC
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted residents with dressing and daily routines to promote independence and personal hygiene
- Take vital signs
- Monitored residents' intake and output to ensure proper health management
- Recorded residents' weights during health assessments
- Facilitated safe wheelchair transfers to enhance mobility and comfort for residents
- Operate Hoyer lift sit to stand and sliding board
- Pass snacks, ice and drinks to residents
- Assisted with tasks during peak hours
- Get supplies and stock them for residents
Resident Assistant
Pickaway Manor
Circleville, OH
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Assisted residents with dressing and daily routines to promote independence and hygiene
- Provided assistance to residents with daily activities to enhance their comfort and well-being.
- Served snacks and drinks to residents to foster a welcoming environment
- Prepared tables and kitchen for breakfast to ensure a smooth dining experience
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness and order in resident areas.
- Take vital signs
- Monitor intake and output
- Wheelchair transfers
Med Tech/Resident Assistant
Morning side of Hartsville
Hartsville, SC
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Administer medications following established guidelines, policies and procedures, and state law
- Take vital signs, including respirations, temperature, blood pressure and pulse and record information appropriately
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living outlined in the resident's service and care plan.
- Ensure that the resident's service and care plan is implemented
- Documented and communicated significant changes in resident's condition to the Resident Services Director for timely response and care adjustments.
- Monitor environment for safety or to maintain well-being of residents
- Report incidents to the Resident Services Director and/or Assisted Living Director using the appropriate forms
- Participate in the development of the written service and care plan as requested by the resident
- Coordinated and led recreational activities for residents to promote social interaction and enjoyment.
Caregiver/housekeeper/ Med Tech
Carriage house of Hartsville
Hartsville, SC
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs
- Sorted and washed residents' laundry to maintain hygiene and comfort
- Medication Administration
- Dementia Care
- Patient Care
- Prepared meals tailored to residents' dietary needs to promote health and well-being
Education
12 Grade -
Hartsville High School
Hartsville, SC05-2012
Skills
- Patient care documentation
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency response
- First aid
- CPR certification
- Basic life support
- Hoyer lift
- ADLs
- Patient assistance
- Patient hygiene management
- Patient safety assessment
- Care plan implementation
- Healthcare teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate caregiving
- Compassionate care
- Alzheimer's care
- Dementia care
- Memory care
- Acute care
- Patient education
- Patient services
- Bed preparation
- Patient positioning
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability to change
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Communication skills
- Caregiving
- Bed preparation
- Patient positioning
Certification
- CNA, 10/21
- First Aid, 05/20
- CPR/AED, 05/20
Timeline
PCT/CNA
MUSC
08.2022 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Morrell Nursing & Rehab Center
07.2021 - Current
Resident Assistant
Pickaway Manor
09.2017 - 06.2021
Med Tech/Resident Assistant
Morning side of Hartsville
04.2016 - 06.2017
Caregiver/housekeeper/ Med Tech
Carriage house of Hartsville
05.2013 - 05.2015
12 Grade -
Hartsville High School