Erica Lerma
Peoria,Arizona
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LNA
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
02.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Med Tech/ Care Giver
Sagewood Acacia Health Care Center
Phoenix, AZ
06.2018 - Current
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Caregiver
Atria Senior Living
Scottdale, AZ
06.2012 - 06.2018
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Caregiver
rock creek memory care
Sun City West, AZ
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, other pertinent information.
Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership
- Supervision and leadership
- Fluent in spanish /english
- Interpersonal Communication
- Training & Development
- Computer Skills
- Active Listening
- Dependable and Responsible
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
BLS CERTIFICATION AED CERTIFICATION CNA /LNA CERTIFIED MEDICATION TECHNICIAN
Skill
- hospice care ,dementia care. long term care, behavioral care
Timeline
LNA
Banner Gateway Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Med Tech/ Care Giver
Sagewood Acacia Health Care Center
06.2018 - Current
Caregiver
Atria Senior Living
06.2012 - 06.2018
Caregiver
rock creek memory care
05.2010 - 05.2012
BLS CERTIFICATION AED CERTIFICATION CNA /LNA CERTIFIED MEDICATION TECHNICIAN
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