Catherin L Parra Marrero
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Upcoming baccalaureate nurse with years of experience as a certified nursing assistant and some experience as a licensed practical nurse providing quality care to patients in various medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Casa Mora Rehabilitation And Extended Care
07.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures such as catheterization.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Patient Care Technician
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Coastal Care Staffing
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for assisted living, skilled, and memory care facility residents and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Island Nursing Staffing
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Med Tech
The Fountains of Hope
03.2020 - 04.2021
- 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 wellbeing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Tampa, FL09.2024
Associate of Arts - Pre Nursing Studies
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, FL12.2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy care
- Medication administration
- Patient Observation
- Infection control standards
- ADL support
- Feeding Assistance
- Data Collection
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Medication Technician
- Basic Life Support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Casa Mora Rehabilitation And Extended Care
07.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Coastal Care Staffing
10.2021 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Island Nursing Staffing
10.2021 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay
04.2021 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Med Tech
The Fountains of Hope
03.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Pre Nursing Studies
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Medication Technician
- Basic Life Support
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