Deborah Richards-Basa
Chicago Ridge,IL
Summary
Reliable and compassionate healthcare professional with a strong background in patient care and surgical assistance. Known for effective communication and teamwork, contributing to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
MacNeal Hospital
Berwyn, Illinois
09.1998 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions for patient safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols for safety.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care procedures, enhancing team efficiency and performance.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs within the healthcare team, contributing to improved overall satisfaction levels.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Surgical Technologist
MacNeal Hospital
Berwyn, Illinois
09.1998 - Current
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining sterile environments.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow during operations.
- Managed surgical instruments and supplies for optimal availability and safety.
- Educated new staff on protocols, enhancing team competency and efficiency.
- Mentored junior technologists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Birth Registrar
MacNeal Hospital
Berwyn, Illinois
09.1998 - Current
- Managed birth registration processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to obtain necessary documentation for timely registrations.
- Trained staff on proper data entry techniques within electronic health record systems.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in birth certificate issuance workflows.
- Conducted audits to maintain data integrity and resolve discrepancies in birth records.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance with patient medical records and personal health information.
- Established strong relationships with local government offices to expedite processing times for required paperwork.
Education
High School Diploma - CNA
Samland Insitute
Chicago, IllinoisHigh School Diploma -
Harold L. Richards
Oak Lawn, Illinois06-1978
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Positioning patients
- Patient lifting
- Inpatient care
- Transporting patients
- Blood glucose testing
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
MacNeal Hospital
09.1998 - Current
Surgical Technologist
MacNeal Hospital
09.1998 - Current
Birth Registrar
MacNeal Hospital
09.1998 - Current
High School Diploma - CNA
Samland Insitute
High School Diploma -
Harold L. Richards
5 Petal Awards
Each of the 5 Petal Awards were from the patients recommendation about the care that they received from me.