Avion Pereira
Hinesville,GA
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. Energetic Nurse Aide with 27 years of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations. Expertise in [Area of expertise] and [Area of expertise]. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Analytical and strategic [Job Title] with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Proactive individual focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care. Skilled in overseeing acute and chronic conditions and certified in [Area of certification].
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental service worker
Professional care service incorporation
07.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, surgery suites, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment.
- Optimized resource utilization by monitoring usage patterns of cleaning supplies leading to reduced waste generation.
- Improved facility cleanliness by consistently following established sanitation protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced cross-contamination risks with thorough disinfection of high-touch surfaces in patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas.
- Supported infection control initiatives through diligent cleaning and decontamination of medical equipment and instruments.
Nursing Assistant
Arbor Medical Staffing/nursing agency
Orlando, FL
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Unit Clerk/Phlebotomist Technician
Liberty Regional Medical Center
Hinesville, GA
03.2015 - 04.2019
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Handled incoming calls professionally, providing relevant information or transferring inquiries as needed to maintain efficient communication channels within the unit.
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
- Provided excellent customer service while responsibly managing sensitive patient data in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, supporting infection control measures within the healthcare facility.
- Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.
- Arranged discharges and patient transportations.
- Organized patient charts, enhancing the flow of information among healthcare providers and contributing to better-informed treatment decisions.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, improving overall quality of service provided to patients.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Tech 1
Tacachale Center
Gainesville, FL
02.2000 - 05.2003
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Executed diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations on [Equipment].
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
- Set up and performed test activities.
Certified Nurse Aide Technician
Shands Teaching Hospital
02.1986 - 05.1990
- Developed trust and rapport with patients through empathetic listening, demonstrating compassion in addressing their concerns.
- Improved patient care by efficiently managing daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients.
- Provided post-operative care for surgical patients, closely monitoring for potential complications or adverse reactions to medications or procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including intake/output records and progress notes for nursing staff review.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Nursing Assistance
Santa Fe Community College
Gainesville, FL05.1985
High School Diploma -
Gainesville High School
Gainesville, FL05.1984
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital Signs Collection
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Catheter Care
- Universal Precautions
- CNA Certification
- Patient Positioning
- Oral Hygiene
- Patient Safety Management
- CNA Certification
- Patient Positioning
- Oral Hygiene
- Patient Safety Management
- Calm Under Stress
- Willingness to Learn
- Biohazard Disposal
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Excellent communication
- Dependable and responsible
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- CNA Certification
- Patient Positioning
- Oral Hygiene
- Patient Safety Management
- Calm Under Stress
- Willingness to Learn
- Biohazard Disposal
- Phlebotomy training
- Phlebotomy experience
- Phlebotomy sample collection
- Phlebotomy blood draws
- Phlebotomy equipment usage
- Phlebotomy expertise
- Phlebotomy proficiency
Timeline
Environmental service worker
Professional care service incorporation
07.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Arbor Medical Staffing/nursing agency
05.2019 - 04.2021
Unit Clerk/Phlebotomist Technician
Liberty Regional Medical Center
03.2015 - 04.2019
Tech 1
Tacachale Center
02.2000 - 05.2003
Certified Nurse Aide Technician
Shands Teaching Hospital
02.1986 - 05.1990
Nursing Assistance
Santa Fe Community College
High School Diploma -
Gainesville High School
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