Arthur T Ybarra Jr
Upland,CA
Summary
Highly experienced, energetic nursing support team member offering outstanding, care of patients and families with a positive attitude. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and efficiency while serving patients of all backgrounds. Vast knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Functioned as a Unit Clerk, answering phones and call lights, setting up for admissions, discharges, procedures, and domestic duties, 30 years of experience working with children, adolescent youth as well as young adults of varying acuity status. Experience in hospitals and providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Strong team member with excellent communication skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Partner
Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles
05.1993 - Current
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Served as patient advocate rights, upholding ethical standards in all aspects of care provision.
- Enabled efficient healthcare team collaboration through timely information sharing about changes in patients' conditions.
- Implemented creative approaches to engage patients in leisure activities, promoting social interaction and mental stimulation.
- Ensured patient safety through regular room checks and vigilance regarding potential hazards or concerns.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor as well as participant in emergency care as needed.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic by consistently arriving early to attend pre-shift report and staying late when necessary.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Education
No Degree -
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA07.2000
High School Diploma -
Fairfax Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA09.1985
Skills
- Patient Care: Proficient in assisting with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Vital Signs Monitoring: Skilled in measuring and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature
- Mobility Assistance: Experienced in helping patients with mobility challenges, including transfers, turning, and ambulation
- Infection Control: Knowledgeable about infection prevention practices to ensure safe healthcare environment
- Medical Documentation: Accurate and detail-oriented in maintaining patient records and documentation in electronic medical records
- Communication: Effective communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Answering call lights
- Paging members of medical team
- Admission's setup and discharge breakdown of charts
- Ordering supplies
- Making sure test results come back as well as relayed to proper people
- Coordinating services of care team so patient and families needs are met
Accomplishments
- BLS certified as of 02/09/2024
- Safe Patient Handling Certified - Use of different transfers, and lifts. Specializing in the Linko Rail System, Hoyer lifts, Steady Aide, and Sally tubes.
- Training new hires in Care Partner Skill Labs
- Student Precepting
- New Hire Precepting
Certification
BLS expires 2026
Safe Patient Handling expires 2025
Timeline
Care Partner
Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles
05.1993 - Current
No Degree -
Pasadena City College
High School Diploma -
Fairfax Senior High School
BLS expires 2026
Safe Patient Handling expires 2025
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