ANGELA IBARRA-CORTEZ
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Experienced with medication administration and patient care, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of prescribed treatments. Uses effective communication to collaborate with healthcare teams, enhancing patient support. Knowledge of medical protocols and patient safety standards, contributing to quality care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Brookdale Assisted Living
Sugar Land, Texas
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities including bathing and dressing.
- Monitored residents' health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided companionship to enhance emotional well-being of residents.
- Documented resident care details accurately in care logs.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
Med Tech/Caregiver
Quincy Place Senior Living
Holland, MI
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Provided compassionate, comprehensive care to residents by accurately administering medications and monitoring for side effects or changes in condition to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, providers, and nursing staff regarding medication updates and changes in patient condition, and collaborated with nurses to maintain accurate documentation and continuity of care.
- Assisted residents with daily needs, including hygiene, mobility, and nutrition, while prioritizing comfort and safety to enhance overall well-being.
- Delivered reliable, patient-centered support, fostering trust and satisfaction among residents and their families.
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Riley's Grove Senior Living
Zeeland, MI
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with clients, enhancing emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted clients with dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders to promote daily independence.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Supported patients during meals by providing assistance with feeding techniques and encouragement. and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Housekeeper
Best Western Plus
Holland, MI
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Ensured spotless guest environment through diligent daily housekeeping tasks.
- Created clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings through vacuuming, window cleaning, and dusting.
- Performed cleaning and disinfection of rooms to ensure a safe environment for customers.
- Confirmed cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts to facilitate efficient operations.
- Managed laundry operations to maintain cleanliness and availability of linens.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
Caregiver/Provider
Interim HealthCare
Holland, MI
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversations and activities, enhancing their social interaction and personal care experience.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, providing essential emotional support and companionship that improved their overall well-being.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including bathing and meal distribution in various facilities.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Resident Assistant
Porter Hills Retirement Communities & Services
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted residents with daily activities and personal care needs.
- Delivered daily care to nursing home residents, including light meal preparation and medication administration.
- Coordinated social events to enhance community engagement and resident interaction.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident wellbeing and services available.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Clintondale High School
Skills
- Decision making
- Dementia Care
- Patient interaction
- Maintaining patient confidentiality
- Dressing assistance
- Live-in care experience
- Medication administration
- Infection Control Training
- Caregiving
- Hoyer lift
- Vital Signs
- Catheter care
- Hospice experience
- Personal grooming assistance
- Geriatrics
- Memory Care
- Patient incontinence care assistance
- Ability to follow instructions
- Home health agency experience
- Basic math
- Alzheimer's Care
- Oral hygiene assistance
- Teamwork
- First aid
- Home Care
- Assisted Living
- Computer operation
- Laundry
- Bathing assistance
- Customer service
- Meal Preparation
- Food Preparation
- Nursing
- Working with geriatric patients
- Sweeping
- Senior Care
- Patient charting
- Patient status assessment
- Sample collection
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment protocols
Certification
Driver's License
CPR/AED/FIRST AID
References
- Josie Rahn, Quincy Place, Former Co Worker, 616-368-0902, josierahn28@gmail.com
- Jennifer Groenwoud, Quincy Place, Former Co Worker, 616-886-7543, sjrotman@att.net
- Skylar Beverwyk, Quincy Place, Former Co Worker, 616-879-5044, skylarbeverwyk29@icloud.com
Timeline
Caregiver
Brookdale Assisted Living
05.2026 - Current
Med Tech/Caregiver
Quincy Place Senior Living
08.2023 - 09.2025
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Riley's Grove Senior Living
12.2022 - 07.2023
Housekeeper
Best Western Plus
07.2022 - 12.2022
Caregiver/Provider
Interim HealthCare
11.2021 - 07.2022
Resident Assistant
Porter Hills Retirement Communities & Services
08.2017 - 01.2018
High school or equivalent -
Clintondale High School