Andrew Medina
San Diego,California
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Kindred Hospital, LTAC, delivering individualized patient care and ensuring comfort through effective medication coordination and mobility assistance. Skilled in documentation and fostering patient companionship, I excel in creating a supportive environment that enhances patient well-being and satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Lori Loves
07.2024 - Current
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
09.2020 - 03.2025
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Supported needs of 8+ residents under long-term care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Bulk Fuel Specialist
United States Marine Corps
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Completed detailed tool and equipment inspections both in field and in shops to identify and address malfunctions and performance concerns.
- Kept shop workspaces and various fieldwork locations clean and organized for maximum productivity.
- Monitored gauges and flowmeters and inspected equipment to verify tank levels, temperatures and pressures remained at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
Education
Associate of Science - Allied Health
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA12-2021
Skills
- Documentation
- Medication coordination
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Patient companionship
- Meal preparation
- Patient mobility assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant (active), American Red Cross License #01122017
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Caregiver
Lori Loves
07.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
09.2020 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
02.2019 - 09.2019
Bulk Fuel Specialist
United States Marine Corps
01.2015 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Allied Health
San Diego City College