Brisa Gutierrez
Oceanside ,CA
Summary
Empathetic Travel CNA with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver/Travel CNA
1st Meridian Care Services
11.2024 - Current
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Travel CNA
Aya Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Travel CNA
Clipboard Health
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
PCA
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Delivered high-quality care to trauma patients in hospital facility.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
CNA
Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Family Caregiver
Private Care
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
CNA
Aviara Healthcare Center
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Caregiver
1st Meridian Care Services
09.2014 - 02.2017
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
CNA
Olivenhain Guest Home Encinitas
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mira Costa College
Oceanside08-2028
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaplan College
Vista02-2010
High School Diploma -
Twin Oaks High School
San Marcos, CA06-2008
Skills
- Medical documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Medication coordination
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Active listening
- PPE usage
- Team collaboration
- Heavy lifting
- Conflict resolution
- Behavior redirection
- Verbal and written communication
- Spanish & English fluency
- Empathetic listening
- Daily living activities assistance
- Progress documentation
- Patient care
- Dependable and responsible
- Relationship building
- Safety awareness
- Mobility assistance
- Incident reporting
- ADL assistance
- End-of-life care
- Multitasking and organization
- Dementia care
- Complex Problem-solving
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassion and empathy
- Time management
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Caregiver/Travel CNA
1st Meridian Care Services
11.2024 - Current
Travel CNA
Aya Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
PCA
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
02.2022 - 07.2024
Travel CNA
Clipboard Health
10.2021 - Current
CNA
Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2021 - 12.2021
Family Caregiver
Private Care
04.2017 - 03.2020
CNA
Aviara Healthcare Center
03.2016 - 03.2017
Caregiver
1st Meridian Care Services
09.2014 - 02.2017
CNA
Olivenhain Guest Home Encinitas
05.2012 - 07.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mira Costa College
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaplan College
High School Diploma -
Twin Oaks High School
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