Cristina Paramo
Rehabilitation Nursing Technician
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Dynamic Rehabilitation Nursing Technician II at Encompass Health, skilled in vital signs monitoring and interdisciplinary collaboration. Successfully implemented patient-centered interventions, enhancing engagement and promoting independence. Recognized for fostering teamwork and maintaining high standards of patient safety, contributing to improved rehabilitation outcomes and overall patient satisfaction.
Experienced with patient care, assisting with daily activities, and supporting recovery processes. Utilizes knowledge of medical protocols to ensure safe and effective rehabilitation. Track record of collaborating with healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Nursing Technician II
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Implemented creative therapeutic interventions that catered to each patient''s unique needs and interests, fostering engagement in the rehabilitation process.
- Managed time effectively across multiple responsibilities while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Advocated for patients'' needs and preferences within the treatment process, ensuring a patient-centered approach to rehabilitation nursing care.
- Contributed to the development of evidence-based protocols for effective rehabilitation nursing practices within the facility.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Promoted independence in daily living activities by teaching adaptive techniques tailored to individual abilities and limitations.
- Ensured a safe environment for both patients and staff by adhering to strict infection control measures.
- Facilitated communication between patients, their families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with physical, occupational, and speech therapists to provide comprehensive care for patients, resulting in improved functional outcomes.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Luz M. Couttolenc
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
- Contributed to a sanitary environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols when cleaning rooms and equipment.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by actively listening to their concerns and offering compassionate companionship.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices in the field of Certified Nurse Assistance.
Patient Care Technician Trainee
Satellite Healthcare
09.2019 - 03.2020
- 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.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
Patient Care Technician II
St David's Medical Centre
09.2006 - 08.2019
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to safer hospital environment.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXClinical Technician
Austin Community College
Austin, TX01-2003
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Transfer techniques
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Physical therapy assistance
- Activities of daily living
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient safety
- Behavioral management
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- Certified Techniques in Endourology: Urethral Drainage, by Educational Dimensions
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention certification by Stein+Barr Medical
Spanish Translator certification
Approved by St. David's North Austin Medical Center Human Resources according with Translators Competency Program Policy 9.2014.doc
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Rehabilitation Nursing Technician II
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
Luz M. Couttolenc
04.2020 - 03.2022
Patient Care Technician Trainee
Satellite Healthcare
09.2019 - 03.2020
Patient Care Technician II
St David's Medical Centre
09.2006 - 08.2019
No Degree - Nursing
El Paso Community College
Clinical Technician
Austin Community College
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