Alyssa Rivera
Lakehills,TX
Summary
Skilled Birth Doula and Private Caregiver, adept in pain management and nutritional guidance. Significantly improved patient well-being at Darrel McKee's residence and caught Mr Ballettis infection before he became septic. Leveraging excellent communication and adaptability, focus on holistic care, achieving remarkable outcomes in overall Client safety and wellbeing.
Offering genuine passion for caregiving and willingness to learn and grow in this field. Brings ability to quickly learn patient care routines and essential caregiving tasks. Ready to use and develop skills in communication and empathy in Vocational Nursing role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Birth Doula
Xelina Flores
09.2023 - Current
- Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
- Served as an unbiased source of support, enabling clients to explore various childbirth options and make informed decisions based on their personal values and preferences.
- Increased client confidence in their parenting abilities through ongoing emotional support and resource sharing during the postpartum period.
- Contributed to positive birth experiences by offering unwavering encouragement and reassurance throughout the process.
- Increased client confidence in their parenting abilities through ongoing emotional support and resource sharing during the postpartum period.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through attentive listening and compassionate communication.
- Tailored services to accommodate diverse cultural backgrounds, respecting individual beliefs and preferences throughout the birth journey.
Private Caregiver
Mr Baletti
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
Private Duty Caregiver
Darrel McKee
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled client to support independence and well-being.
- Educated clients on proper nutrition management strategies tailored to their individual needs for optimal health outcomes.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences while encouraging balanced diets for improved overall health.
- Assisted client with self-administered medications.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team and family updated.
- Utilized adaptive equipment to facilitate safe transfers
Education
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Baptist School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX12-2024
Skills
- Vitals monitoring
- Childbirth education
- Holistic care approach
- Task prioritization
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Nutritional guidance
- Problem-solving
- Pain management strategies
Certification
- CPR Certified- American Red Cross (2023)
Safety Star Award
I was awarded the Safety Star after preventing skin breakdown on a client during my clinical rotation on the pediatric unit. The infants mother was attempting to remove tegaderm from the clients face using an alcohol pad and then I obtained adhesive remover and removed the tegaderm from the infants face.
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Mr Baletti
08.2024 - 10.2024
Private Duty Caregiver
Darrel McKee
01.2024 - 05.2024
Birth Doula
Xelina Flores
09.2023 - Current
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Baptist School of Health Professions