Armndo Mendizabal Rodriguez
Calexico,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS
01.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
Education
Phlebotomy Technician Certification - Phlebotomy
Central Union High School
El Centro, CA03.2023
Nurse - Nursing
UABC
Mexicali, BC01.2018
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- ADL support
- Infection Control
- Medical Records Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Mobility Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Basic Life Support
- Recording vital signs
- Geriatric Care
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Caregiver
IHSS
01.2021 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician Certification - Phlebotomy
Central Union High School
Nurse - Nursing
UABC