I am a enthusiastic, hardworking self-motivated healthcare professional of 20 plus years dedicated to providing top-quality patient centered care with skills in acute and chronic conditions while displaying excellent interpersonal skills. Now, seeking a position where my professional contribution can be of mutual benefit.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sutter Delta Medical Center
Antioch, CA
01.2024 - Current
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or gurney.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Observed and reported any changes in patients physical or mental condition to registered nurse or supervising charge nurse.
Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system(EPIC).
Certified Nursing Assistant
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Medical Center
Lodi, CA
01.2023 - Current
Exchange Shift Report
Support licensed staff with the aspects of care for the patient safety, confidentiality, & a safe/ clean environment
Provide Pre/ Post Operative Care
Provide Effective Hand Hygiene
Use Vocera communication system
Telemetry lead placement
Donning / Doffing PPE equipment
Deliver Meal Trays to Patient's Room
Incontinence Care / Peri care
Q2 Hour Repositioning
Patient Identification Check
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system (CERNER)
Take, Monitor, Record, and report Patient Vital Signs/ Saturation
Use mobility devices to transfer/ transport patients (ie. Hoyer Lifts, Sera Steady, Wheelchair, & Gurney)
Answer signal lights, or intercom systems to determine patient needs.
Document/Update Patient valuables upon admission & discharge
Monitor intake/output
Assist patients in preparing for activities and social programs. ( Acute Physical Rehabilitation)
Med/Surg, ICU, and Tele Unit Experience
Provide Patient ADL"S (Activity of Daily Living)
Patient Intra-hospital Transport
Assit in post- mortem care
Certified Nursing Assistant /Medical Clerk
AHS Highland Hospital
Oakland, Ca.
09.2000 - 11.2022
Provide quality patient care with customer Service
Electronic Charting (Soarian, & EPIC)
Take, record, and report vital signs
Maintained complete patient confidentiality in accordance with organization and legal requirements(HIPPA)
Works under direct supervision of licensed care team
Hand Hygiene and Infection control
Intra-hospital transport of Patients and laboratory specimen
Use of mobility devices (ie. Ceiling Lifts, Wheelchair, & Gurney
Assisted Daily Living Care (ADL'S) shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Q2h repositioning /range of motion & Ambulate with patient
1:1 patient care (sitter)
Provide care for Neurologically / psychologically impaired patients (5150/5250)
Donning/Doffing of PPE equipment
Multi Unit Experience i.e (Telemetry/Medical Surgical/Oncology/Infusion Clinic)
Adhere to patient call lights
Provide post mortem care as needed
Assist in wound care
Collect specimens
Monitored intake/output
Manage inventory of medical/clerical supplies
Customer Service
Perform STAT errands
Patient appointment scheduling and balancing
Organize patient Transportation to /from scheduled appointments as needed
Multi tasking
Routes internal/external telephone calls to the appropriate place (multi line use)
Patient registration
Process transfers and discharges using the Admission Discharge Transfer (ADT) system
Print and prepare admission/discharge packets
Use of office equipment (printer, fax, copy machine)
Certified Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant
Nightingale Nursing Agency
San Leandro, CA
03.1997 - 03.2002
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
Mental Health Technician
Garfield Neuro Behavioral Center
Oakland, CA
03.1997 - 01.2000
Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
Bathed, fed and dressed patients based on individual abilities.
Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Carrington College
Pleasant Hill, CA
2018
Nursing Assistant/ Home Health Aide -
Pleasant Valley Adult School
Oakland, CA
1997
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
Oakland, CA
1996
Skills
Customer Service
Professional phone etiquette skills
Medical terminology
EMR Systems (EPIC, Soarian, Cerner)
Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Windows)
Quality assurance & control
Multi-tasking skills
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
PBX ( Private business exchange) Skills
Phone reception Skills
Clinical Assessment Skills
Hemodynamic Monitoring Skills
Infection control Skills
Patient Care Skills
Post Mortem Skills
Pre and Post Operative Care Skills
Intra-hospital Transport skills
OSHA Standards and Regulations
Critical Thinking Skills
Assessment Skills
Pediatric monitoring
Patient interview Skills
Typing Skills
Certification
BLS- Basic Life Support
CHHA- Certified Home Health Aide
CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sutter Delta Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant /Medical Clerk
AHS Highland Hospital
09.2000 - 11.2022
Certified Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant
Nightingale Nursing Agency
03.1997 - 03.2002
Mental Health Technician
Garfield Neuro Behavioral Center
03.1997 - 01.2000
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Carrington College
Nursing Assistant/ Home Health Aide -
Pleasant Valley Adult School
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
BLS- Basic Life Support
CHHA- Certified Home Health Aide
CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant
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