Amaris Iris Silva Velez
Cornelius,OR
Summary
Compassionate licensed practical nurse with 9 years of dedicated experience in elderly care and medication administration. Proven expertise in wound care, dementia support, diabetes management, and vital signs monitoring, consistently driving positive patient outcomes. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction and quality of life through effective communication and personalized care strategies. Strong advocate for patient well-being, fostering a supportive environment that promotes health and dignity.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avamere Rehab of Hillsboro
Hillsboro
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, ensuring adherence to care plans and achieving notable improvements in patient health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and health changes, analyzing data to identify potential issues early, leading to timely interventions and better patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, improving communication with healthcare teams and supporting timely decision-making.
- Monitored vital signs and health changes, identifying potential issues early to facilitate timely interventions and enhance patient care.
- Provided compassionate patient care, fostering trust and improving overall patient satisfaction and comfort.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, establishing strong rapport and enhancing trust within the healthcare environment.
- Fostered strong patient relationships through compassionate care, enhancing trust and ensuring a positive healing environment.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to implement comprehensive care strategies, promoting holistic patient health.
Caregiver/Med Aide
Edgewood Point Assisted Living
Beaverton, Oregon
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Supported elderly clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, to promote dignity and well-being.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assisted clients with transfers between beds and wheelchairs to ensure safety and comfort.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Medication Aide
Jennings McCall Assisted Living
Forest Grove, Oregon
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Motivated patients to engage in safe physical activities, enhancing mood and promoting overall wellness.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Built long-term, professional relationships with patients and families through kind interactions and a positive attitude.
- Monitored vital signs daily and promptly reported any health concerns or behavioral changes to supervisor.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Provided compassionate care to clients with diverse medical needs with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Medication Aide/Senior Caregiver
The Grove Assisted Living
Forest Grove, Oregon
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Motivated patients to engage in safe physical activities, enhancing mood and overall wellness.
- Administered prescribed medications to a diverse patient caseload, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Monitored vital signs daily and communicated significant health concerns or behavioral changes to supervisor.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided personal care to clients in need of assistance with daily activities. with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Caregiver
Caring Places Management
Forest Grove, OR
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and enhance comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with daily activities, including dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Facilitated meaningful conversations and social activities to improve patient engagement and emotional well-being.
- Assisted patients in developing self-care skills for improved independence. by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Education
Nursing Education - LPN
Sumner College
Portland, OR06-2024
Associate of Arts -
Portland Community College
Portland06-2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Forest Grove High School
Forest Grove, OR06-2018
Skills
- Patient Care
- Direct patient care
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs monitoring
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Wound Care
- Medication management
- Documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Clinical records
- CPR
- First Aid
- Catheter Care
- ADL Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Diabetes management
- Breathing treatments
- Preventive care
- Palliative care
- Elder care
- Care coordination
- Clinical judgment
- Patient evaluations
- Patient evaluations
- Time Management
- Medical Terminology
- Family communication
Certification
Care Certification, Oregon Care Partners — Jun 2017 - Present, Healthcare Certification, Relias — Jun 2017 - Present, CPR/First Aid, Oregon Care Partners Certificates, Relias Certificates, SNF online training.
LANGUAGES
English
Native
Spanish
Native
Interests
Musician, Fitness
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avamere Rehab of Hillsboro
01.2025 - Current
Caregiver/Med Aide
Edgewood Point Assisted Living
09.2023 - 01.2025
Medication Aide
Jennings McCall Assisted Living
11.2019 - 10.2022
Caregiver
Caring Places Management
11.2018 - 02.2019
Medication Aide/Senior Caregiver
The Grove Assisted Living
06.2017 - 11.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Forest Grove High School
Nursing Education - LPN
Sumner College
Associate of Arts -
Portland Community College
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Certifications
- CPR/First Aid
- Food Handler's
- Oregon Care Partners Certificates
- Relias Certificates
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse