Andres Castillo Pinzon
West Warwick
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Delivers high-quality support while ensuring patient safety in diverse healthcare settings. Strong communicator with a focus on enhancing patient satisfaction and maintaining accurate documentation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
The Miriam Hospital
Providence
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas to promote a safe and welcoming environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure effective patient care delivery.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge base.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patient safety and proactively addressed potential issues to enhance care quality.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques outlined in the care plan.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care, including pressure ulcers and surgical site wounds, to support effective patient recovery.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Home Health Aide
Lotus Sutra Home Care
Boston
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted clients with mobility, ensuring safe and comfortable transitions in and out of bed.
- Supported clients with daily living activities and personal care to enhance quality of life.
- Promoted client independence by teaching essential self-care skills, fostering confidence in grooming and hygiene.
- Supported client in taking prescribed medications independently.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to client dietary requirements.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social activities.
- Documented client progress and care activities in daily logs.
- Communicated effectively with families about client needs and preferences.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05-2026
Skills
- CNA certification
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care assistance
- Patient mobility support
- Specimen collection
- Electronic health records
- Safety protocols
- Dietary support
- Medical terminology
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Compassionate support
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited
Certification
- Basic Life Support certified by the American Heart Association
- Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
The Miriam Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
Lotus Sutra Home Care
02.2020 - 02.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island