Bernadette Espinosa
CNA/PCT
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
I am a CNA/ Patient Care Technician with 11 years’ experience in General Surgery, Transplant, Physical
Rehabilitation, Brain Injury, LTC, Hospice, Dementia and Psychiatric specialty care. I strive to understand
patients’ needs, concerns and provide caring, competent and dignified patient care. I am a team player with a
positive attitude; interface well with patients, families and nursing staff. I am a team leader with the ability to
create a positive environment that uplifts patients’ and staff spirits.
Qualifications:
11 years’ experience as a CNA/PCT
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suits
Albuquerque, NM
05.2023 - Current
- Long Term/ Skilled/ Rehabilitation Facility
- 4 units; 134-beds
- Carry out Nurses orders
- Patient Care and safety rounding’s
- Vital signs and patient monitoring
- Privacy/HIPAA regulations
- Patient advocacy and support
- Assist patients with ADL’s to include: transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing, grooming, and meals.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
PCT
University Of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Assist patients with ADL’s to include: transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing, grooming, and meals
- Bladder scanning
- Cathing
- Blood Draws
- EKG certified
- Observe patient to ensure their safety and well being; report observations to Charge Nurse or appropriate designee
- Patient Care and safety rounding’s
- Vital signs and patient monitoring
- Privacy/HIPAA regulations
- Patient advocacy and support
- CBG monitoring
- BAC
- Assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area
- Maintain therapeutic plan of care and minute to minute care of patient who is at extreme risk to self or others
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- 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.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Patient Care Technician
LovelaceUNM Rehabilitation Hospital
Albuquerque, NE, NM
05.2018 - 02.2022
- Physical Rehabilitation/ Brain Injury/ Spinal Cord Injury
- Stroke Facility
- 62 beds- 4 units
- Assist patients with ADL’s to include: transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing, grooming, and meals
- Bladder scanning
- Blood Draws
- EKG certified
- Carry out Nurses orders
- Patient Care and safety rounding’s
- Vital signs and patient monitoring
- Privacy/HIPAA regulations
- Patient advocacy and support
- CBG monitoring
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Nursing Assistant/ Medication Assistant
The Retreat
Rio Rancho, NM
03.2013 - 03.2018
- A Long Term/Alzheimer/Psychiatric Specialty Facility
- 56 beds- 2 halls 28 beds per hall
- Carry out Nurses orders
- Patient Care and safety rounding’s
- Vital signs and patient monitoring
- Privacy/HIPAA regulations
- Patient advocacy and support
- CBG monitoring
- Assist patients with ADL’s to include: transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing, grooming, and meals
- Assist patients with medication administration
Nursing Assistant
The Montebello on Academy, 10500
Albuquerque, NM
03.2011 - 08.2013
- In a Long term care/Assisted Living Facility
- 34 Beds
- Carry out Nurses orders
- Patient care and safety rounding’s
- Vital signs and patient monitoring
- CBG monitoring
- Privacy/HIPAA regulations
- Patient advocacy and support
- Assist patients with ADL’s to include: transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing, grooming, and meals.
Education
HS Diploma - undefined
Albuquerque
Albuquerque Basic Life Support Certification Albuquerque Basic Arrhythmia Certification -
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMSkills
Companionship and emotional support
Responding to emergencies
Recording vital signs
Observing responses
Patient Management
Measuring bodily fluids
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Documenting behaviors
Supporting personal needs
Patient-focused care
Transporting patients
Feeding assistance expert
Conducting intakes
Indirect Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Adaptable
Inpatient care
Compassionate
Shared governance
Efficient and reliable team player
Direct Patient Care
Compassionate caregiver
Trustworthy companion
Timeline
CNA
Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suits
05.2023 - Current
PCT
University Of New Mexico Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician
LovelaceUNM Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2018 - 02.2022
Nursing Assistant/ Medication Assistant
The Retreat
03.2013 - 03.2018
Nursing Assistant
The Montebello on Academy, 10500
03.2011 - 08.2013
HS Diploma - undefined
Albuquerque
Albuquerque Basic Life Support Certification Albuquerque Basic Arrhythmia Certification -
University of New Mexico