Eric Garcia
Kennewick
Summary
Dedicated Med-Tech and Caregiver with extensive experience at Brookdale Assisted Living and Fieldstone Memory Care, excelling in patient vital monitoring and compassionate caregiving. Demonstrated ability to manage medication, uphold HIPAA regulations, and provide emotional support, enhancing patient quality of life. Proven track record in improving patient care through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med - Tech Float
Brookdale Assisted Living
10.2023 - Current
- Med - Tech Float for all 4 Brookdale locations In tri cities, Brookdale Richland , Brookdale Torbette , Brookdale Canyon lakes and Brookdale Meadow Springs.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
- Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
- Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
Caregiver
Fieldstone Memory Care
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chiawana Highschool
Pasco, WA06-2022
Skills
- HIPAA regulations
- Respectful and compassionate
- Direct patient care
- Time management
- Patient interaction
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Patient vital taking
- Daily living assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dementia care
- Emotional support
- First aid and safety
- End-of-life care
- Client documentation
- Infection control
- Workload management
- Patient companionship
- Alzheimer's support
- Care plan management
- Incontinence care
- Medication management
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
Accomplishments
Employee of the month winner at Both jobs
Caregiver of the month winner
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Dementia Training
- Mental Health Training
- Health Care Aide
- Food Handlers Card
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Med - Tech Float
Brookdale Assisted Living
10.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Fieldstone Memory Care
02.2023 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Chiawana Highschool
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