Brenda Lemus
Hempstead,New York
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Associate with experience in providing high-quality patient care. Skilled in maintaining patient comfort, assisting with daily living activities and managing medical records. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members. Noteworthy impact includes improved patient satisfaction rates through empathetic and respectful care provision.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Associate
North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, New York
06.2017 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and support services in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for the patient by ensuring that all medical equipment is functioning properly and securely stored when not in use.
- Communicated regularly with nursing staff regarding changes in patient condition or needs.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes following proper safety protocols.
- Assisted with range-of-motion exercises designed to increase mobility in bedridden or immobile patients.
- Cleaned rooms between patient admissions according to established guidelines for infection control.
- Routinely checked and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores and guarantee patient safety.
Home Health Aide
New York Home Health Inc.
Hempstead, New York
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY12-2024
Skills
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Care plan assessment
- Progress Documentation
- Care Plan Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate client care
- Care Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Medication Administration
- IV management
- Electrocardiogram skills
- Client safety and first aid
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Education
- Phlebotomy
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- NSUH Center of Excellence Award 2021
- Dean's list: Spring 2022, Fall 2023
Certification
- Home Health Aid Certified
- Basic Life Support certificate
- Opioid overdose prevention certificated
- Skin pressure prevention certificated
- Fire injury prevention certificated
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
North Shore University Hospital
06.2017 - Current
Home Health Aide
New York Home Health Inc.
04.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy University
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