Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: 2 weeks notice
Berly Bechayda
Jacksonville,FL
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate Continuing Care Assistant with 14 years of experience supporting elderly and disabled patients in Nursing home and acute care facilities seeking for License Practical Nurse position. Skilled in providing daily living assistance and administering first aid and CPR. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction, safety, and wellness while delivering attentive care. Eager to learn new techniques and advance skills in diverse care environments.
Overview
1
1
Certified Nursing Assistance
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
License Practical Nurse
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
04.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a safer care environment.
- Maintained accurate patient records, enhancing communication among healthcare teams.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and well-being.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcer development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Continuing Care Assistant
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Yorkton, SK Canada
10.2010 - 02.2023
- Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker and special utensils to eat.
- Engaged patients in activities like bingo, arts and crafts, and baking to enhance mental stimulation and foster personal interaction.
- Encouraged patients in adjusting to disabilities and illnesses by providing consistent moral support and guidance.
- Utilized therapeutic communication and active listening to build trust and strengthen relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and coughs.
- Educated family members on proper techniques to lift, turn, and reposition the patient.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Assistant Dialysis Nurse
Saudi Gernman Hospital
Saudi Arabia
09.2007 - 03.2009
- Met with patients to gather vitals, evaluate symptoms and assess conditions, ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted laboratory results with the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered compassionate, individualized care plans for chronic and acute renal patients.
- Developed comprehensive understanding of renal function, kidney diseases, and dialytic treatments.
- Informed patients and families about dialysis side effects to enhance their treatment experience.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure and asthma.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as basic cardiac life support (BLS).
- Set up dialysis machines efficiently in clinical settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Riverside College
Philippines03-2005
Skills
- Patient care
- Daily Living Activities
- Emotional support
- Family support
- Mobility assistance
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Monitor Vitals
- Recording Vital Signs
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Collecting Specimens
- Nursing Assistance
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Aseptic Techniques
- Quality Patient Care
- Nursing Standards
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Medical Equipment Setup
- HIPAA compliance
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Direct patient care
- Reliable team player
Additional Information
References:
Anabel Lizardo
Assistant Nurse Manager
Heart 3 South
Baptist Medical Center
904-755-6993
anabel.lizardo@bmcjax.com
Alora Paget
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Medical Center
904-7156587
Cecilia Engalan
Registered Nurse
Heart 3 South
Baptist Medical Center
904-703-7651
Jennifer Moore
Rapid Response Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
9046846027
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - recently passed NCLEX-PN
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Affiliations
- Baptist Medical Center
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
Continuing Care Assistant
Saskatchewan Health Authority
10.2010 - 02.2023
Assistant Dialysis Nurse
Saudi Gernman Hospital
09.2007 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Riverside College