Hi, I’m
Ana Barrantes
Netcong,NJ
Summary
Compassionate CHHA with extensive experience in assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and mobility support. Dedicated to providing high-quality care and emotional support to enhance patient well-being.
Dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Bayada Home Health
CHHA
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Activities of daily living
- Light housekeeping
- Bathing
- Grooming
- Toileting
- Nail care
- Range of motion / exercises
- Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices
- Oral feeding
- Vital sign checks: temperature, pulse, respiration
- Home Management Tasks: laundry, meal preparation, bed making etc.
- Assisting with ambulation
- Medication assistance
Home Instead Seniors Care
CHHA
02.2022 - Current
Job overview
- - Assist clients with activities of daily living, personal hygiene tasks such as including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- - Follow care plans and maintain accurate records of care provided.
- - Help clients with mobility including transfers, wheelchair, walker, cane, etc
- -Prepare meals according to dietary restrictions and assist clients during mealtimes if needed.
- -Perform light housekeeping duties including cleaning common areas used by the client.
- -Drive client to doctors appointments and errands if needed
- -Provide companionship and emotional support through engaging conversations or recreational activities.
- -Monitor client’s health status closely and report any changes or concerns to our office
- -Remind clients to take prescribed medication
- -Be a pleasant and supportive companion
Hospital Escalante Pradilla
Nurse
07.2014 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Created efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Ace Healthcare Training Institute, IncDover
Certificate from Phlebotomy Technician
07.2024 - 08.2024
Ace Healthcare Training Institute, IncDover
Certificate from Medication Aide
03.2024 - 04.2024
Universidad Latina De Costa RicaSan José, Costa Rica
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
01.2014
Colegio La AsuncionSan Jose, Costa Rica
High School Diploma
12.1997
Escuela LaboratorioSan José, Costa Rica
GED
11.1993
Skills
- EKG Technical
- Performing EKGs
- Phlebotomy Technical
- Blood collection techniques
- Venipuncture
- Sample and specimen collection
- Capillary puncture
- Quality Control
- Medication Aide
- Medication Administration
- Home Health Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Transfer Techniques
- Ambulation Assistance
- First aid and safety
- Licensed RN
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Taking vitals
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Parenteral nutrition
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Infection Control
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Negative Pressure Therapy
- Wound Dressing
- Ostomy management
- Vesical catheter placement
- Bathing Assistance
Certification
- Medical Assistant (In progress)
- EKG Technician In (Progress)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
- Licensed Nurse
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Ace Healthcare Training Institute, Inc
Certificate from Phlebotomy Technician
07.2024 - 08.2024
Ace Healthcare Training Institute, Inc
Certificate from Medication Aide
03.2024 - 04.2024
CHHA
Bayada Home Health
02.2023 - Current
CHHA
Home Instead Seniors Care
02.2022 - Current
Nurse
Hospital Escalante Pradilla
07.2014 - 01.2024
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Colegio La Asuncion
High School Diploma
Escuela Laboratorio
GED
Availability
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