Andres Marin Hernandez
San Jose,CA
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care. Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Sunnyside Garden
Sunnyvale, CA
01.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Surgical Technologist
Mexican Institute of Social Security
Monterrey , Mexico, Nuevo Leon
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Transported patients to operating room before surgery and monitored vital signs throughout procedure.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Reviewed patient charts for information regarding allergies or medical conditions that could affect the outcome of surgery.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, scrub techs., while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Mexican Institute of Social Security
Monterrey , Mexico, Nuevo Leon
10.2009 - 01.2017
- Assisted in the preparation of operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
- Provided direct nursing care to pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative patients.
- Monitored vital signs, blood pressure, and pulse rate during surgery.
- Administered medications as ordered by physician.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Performed wound dressing changes according to established protocols.
- Assisted surgeons with instruments and other supplies during operations.
- Ensured proper functioning of all medical equipment used in the OR.
- Evaluated patient's physical condition before, during and after surgery.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies required for daily surgeries.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
- Performed routine circulating duties including scrubbing, suctioning, sponging, suturing.
- Verified correct identification of patient before beginning any procedure.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
- Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, Mueller and Snowden-Pencer laparoscopic instruments and infection prevention products.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
ICU Technician Nurse
San Vicente Hospital
Monterrey,Mexico, Nuevo Leon
01.2006 - 10.2009
- Performed comprehensive assessments and monitored vital signs of patients in the ICU.
- Assisted with intubations, chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines and other invasive procedures.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and ensured proper documentation.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control protocols.
- Assisted physicians during medical examinations and treatments.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions using various equipment such as EKG machines.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess patient status and responded promptly to any changes or alarms.
- Maintained cleanliness standards within the ICU unit according to established policies.
- Reviewed diagnostic results, laboratory tests, x-rays, for accuracy prior to submitting them for doctor's review.
- Responded quickly and calmly during emergencies or crisis situations within the ICU unit.
- Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies.
- Provided medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
- Performed urinalysis, hematology, chemistry and other testing procedures.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Instructed patients in use of assistive equipment.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to appropriately use breathing machines at home to obtain necessary symptom relieve.
Education
Surgical Technician -
National University Autonomus of Mexico
Guadalajara , Mexico12-2017
BBA -
Tecmilenio University
Monterrey, Mexico05-2014
Technical Nurse -
National College of Professional Technical Educati
Monterrey, Mexico08-2005
Skills
- Patient Companionship
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Strong Ethics
- Problem-Solving
- Heavy Lifting
Certification
- National Institute for Healthcare Education,First Aid CPR AED 2023
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Custom
I will start a course of Sterile Processing Technician June 10 2024
Timeline
Caregiver
Sunnyside Garden
01.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Mexican Institute of Social Security
01.2017 - 01.2021
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Mexican Institute of Social Security
10.2009 - 01.2017
ICU Technician Nurse
San Vicente Hospital
01.2006 - 10.2009
Surgical Technician -
National University Autonomus of Mexico
BBA -
Tecmilenio University
Technical Nurse -
National College of Professional Technical Educati