Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Rehobeth Christian hospital
Gallup, NM
2021.02 - Current
Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs
Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients
Transported patients to different departments within the hospital as needed.
Assisted nurses and physicians with patient treatments, exams, and diagnostic tests.
Provided bedside care for critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
Collected specimens for laboratory testing and performed other tests as directed by a nurse or physician.
Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Patient Care Technician
Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
2023.07 - 2023.12
Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Red Rock Care Center
Gallup, NM
2018.05 - 2021.02
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Caregiver
Beehive Homes Assisted Living
Gallup, NM
2016.12 - 2018.10
Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.