Elizabeth Alfalla
Pine Bush,NY
Summary
Healthcare professional with proven track record in patient care and support. Consistently contributes to team success and patient satisfaction by maintaining high standards and adapting to dynamic situations. Known for excellent bedside manner and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Garnet Health Medical Center
12.2014 - Current
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure understanding and address concerns.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Nursing Assistant
Middletown Park Rehabilitation And Health Care Center
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
SUNY Orange
Newburgh, NY12-2024
High School Diploma -
Pine Bush High School
Pine Bush, NY06-2009
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs documentation
- Written and verbal communication
- Emotional support
- Blood glucose testing
- Catheter care
- Basic life support
- Safety protocols
- Infection control
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Garnet Health Medical Center
12.2014 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Middletown Park Rehabilitation And Health Care Center
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
SUNY Orange
High School Diploma -
Pine Bush High School
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