Edna Villatoro
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City, IA
10.2022 - Current
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Direct Support Professional
Systems Unlimited
Iowa City, Iowa
08.2020 - Current
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Education
Medical Assistant Program
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA07-2024
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest Academy
Kalona, IA05-2020
Skills
- Observing Medical Examinations
- Cleaning And Sanitization
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Conflict Management
- Patient Care
- Helping With Medication
- Patient And Family Communication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Mandatory Reporter (adult and child)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
10.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Systems Unlimited
08.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant Program
University of Iowa
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest Academy
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