Alecca Tapangan
Memory Care Provider
Oakland,CA
Summary
Focused public health graduate with 5+ years experience as a CNA in dementia care and COVID-19 efforts. Excelled in public health concepts, applying academic knowledge in real-world application. Passionate about improving community health while demonstrating cultural humility and prioritizing equitable access to health care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Public Health Intern
Vets in Vans
San Francisco, CA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Created 15+ marketing flyers to be advertised in communities.
- Engaged community stakeholders and members in key issues of pets and public health.
- Assisted in grant writing efforts and research, securing funding for vital public health projects.
- Recruited over 20 participants and conducted surveys to better understand need for accessible veterinary care for PetSmart Charities Grant
Memory Care Provider
Tender Rose Dementia Care Specialists
San Francisco, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Organized ADLs, engaging social events, therapeutic activities designed to enhance cognitive function and improve quality of life for over 10 clients.
- Enhanced resident well-being by developing person-centered care plans tailored to individual needs, prioritizing safety and hygiene.
- Increased family satisfaction with Memory Care program through effective communication and regular updates on resident progress.
Behavioral Health Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
ProCare Therapy
El Sobrante, CA
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted one-to-one ADL care for disabled student prioritizing safety and hygiene.
- Provided tutoring, meeting academic goals as stated by Individualized Education Plan (IEP) .
- Collaborated with teacher and classroom aides on 5-10 student(s) needs.
COVID-19 Tester/CNA
Healthcare Staffing Professionals
Daly City, CA
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Duties included performing COVID-19 classroom pool testing for K-12 schools, rapid antigen follow up testing for pools resulting in positive tests, collaboration with school administrators, teachers and staff, ensuring standard and safety precaution in testing locations.
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
- Documented findings according to established standards, logging and communicating details to streamline infection assessment process.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to clients, handled challenging situations with ease.
COVID-19 Screener/CNA
GoRN, LLC.
Los Angeles, CA
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Evaluated all staff and residents living at temporary COVID-19 isolation housing provided by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and California State Government as declared by Gov. Gavin Newsom named "Project Roomkey", an executive order as part of the response of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Screened all individuals (including but not limited to staff and residents) for COVID-19 symptoms prior to entering designated premises or buildings by evaluating body temperature for fever, asking if the individual has presented with COVID-19 symptoms such as dry cough, fever, and/or difficulty breathing in the past 14 days, and determined if individual is allowed to enter based on reading of body temperature and responses.
- Screened for COVID-19 symptoms of residents in temporary isolation housing during breakfast, lunch, and dinner food distribution (3 times a day), as advised by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) at this time.
Recovery Coach/CNA
Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC
Agora Hills, CA
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided emotional support for clients in residential treatment and recovery for eating disorders and exercise addiction
- Observed clients for self-harm/suicide watch, assisted with meal preparation and ate at dining tables with clients at meal times to provide therapeutic emotional support as well as watching for potential ED habits to be later documented for further care plan needs
- Evaluated patients to identify and address emotional feelings, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with client therapists and registered dietician(s) to provide individualized care to clients by reporting observed ED habits at the dining table, reporting medical and psychiatric relevant symptoms to be reviewed, and updating clients' care plans as indicated.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Hills Post Acute
Santa Ana, CA
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions and collaborate for residents' needs in regards to their care plan set by the registered nurse.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs and safety requirements under the supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed vocational nurse.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, performing residents' ADLs including but not limited to personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, dressing, eating, transferring, etc.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment as well as other ADL needs.
Skills
Perform and assist clients with ADL's, Taking the VS, Routine specimens collection Perform andAssist clients in ambulation and transfer from bed to W/C, Perform Passive ROM, removing theRestrains, assist the resident with the bed pan, shaving a resident, re-position, perform care for residentsIn Isolation, make an occupied bed, measure and record the weight and height using an upright scaleAnd electronic device, measure and record I&O and food intake, read the diet and recognize itSub-acute unit with ventilator and Tracheostomy patientExperience in working with: geriatric and young adult, alert, confused, dementia, Alzheimer'sHemiplegic residents, CVA, muscle skeleton contraction Also residents with GT, IV, Cast, WoundAmputation, and patients on Oxygen Able to use: Hoyer lift, bedside commode, shower chairWheelchair, safety belt, Jerry chair
Companionship and emotional support
Patient-focused care
Recording vital signs
Feeding assistance expert
Documenting behaviors
Compassionate
Direct Patient Care
Compassionate caregiver
Expert use of documentation softwares
Developed culturally sensitive education materials, fostering inclusivity and understanding in diverse communities
Increased awareness of available resources by establishing partnerships with healthcare providers and other relevant organizations
Assessed regional disparities in access to care, tailoring outreach strategies accordingly to bridge these gaps and improve population health outcomes
Designed informative brochures detailing preventative care methods and available resources, increasing public health literacy in vulnerable populations
Collaborated with local organizations to promote public health initiatives, increasing community involvement and support
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 03.2023 - 05.2024
Timeline
Public Health Intern
Vets in Vans
06.2024 - 08.2024
Memory Care Provider
Tender Rose Dementia Care Specialists
03.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
San Francisco State University
03.2023 - 05.2024
Behavioral Health Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
ProCare Therapy
08.2022 - 03.2023
COVID-19 Tester/CNA
Healthcare Staffing Professionals
10.2021 - 08.2022
BLS - Basic Life Support
06-2021
Recovery Coach/CNA
Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC
10.2020 - 03.2021
COVID-19 Screener/CNA
GoRN, LLC.
04.2020 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Hills Post Acute
08.2019 - 04.2020
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
07-2019