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ERICA PORTUGAL

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant & Psychiatric Technician diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting outstanding service. Well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication and social skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Evans Army Community Hospital (Internal Medicine)
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2023 - Current
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patient if need be to go to Emergency room.
  • EKG
  • Notify provider of reasoning for visit
  • Go through Medication list with patient
  • Well women check, assist with pap smears
  • Draw blood
  • Urinalysis
  • Notify nurse/provider of medication refills
  • Fax
  • Scan
  • Documentation on patients visit

CNA

Evans Army Community Hospital (Family Care Ward)
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, dressing, and oral hygiene.
  • Conduct routine checks on patient such as blood pressure, blood sugar, weight and heart rate.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Answered call lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Take Patient/s down to Testing areas where patient needs to be.
  • Document input and output.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure sores.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Administer SI patients in a 1:1 ratio

CNA

Pikes Peak Hospice And Palliative Care
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
  • Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
  • Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, toileting, grooming and dressing.
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Brought supplies to patients homes and/or facility rooms, stocked with necessary supplies and equipment.

CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant

Navian Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
06.2016 - 05.2021
  • Drive to patients homes, or facility and assist with patients ADL’s.
  • Provide companionship, Drop off supplies when needed.
  • Notify CM if any changed in patient.
  • Document what aide provided for patient.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.

CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant

Manor Care
Gig Harbor, WA
05.2012 - 06.2014
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Utilize PC to enter and retrieve patient data.
  • Answer call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.

Medical Assistant

Comanche Memorial Hospital (Internal Medicine)
Lawton, OK
02.2008 - 06.2011
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Changed sterile dressings.
  • Obtained information about client’s medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative care.
  • Scheduled and accompanied patients to medical appointments.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Performed EKGs.
  • Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
  • Referrals.
  • Medical Coding.
  • Nebulizer treatments.
  • Urinalysis.
  • Injections.
  • PT/INR.
  • PAP.
  • Switch removal/Packing.
  • Spirometry.

Medical Assistant

Concentra Medical
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • Workers Compensation, Filling, Chart Set-up, Data Entry.

Education

Certificate - Psychiatric Technician

America Association of Psychiatric Technicians
Riverside, CA
12-2023

Certification - Nursing Assistance

Care School of Hawaii
01.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Prenursing Studies

Pierce Community College
Spokane, WA
04.2014

Certificate: Nursing Assistant -

Kamanga Nursing School
01.2012

Certificate: Medical Assistance -

United Educational Institute
01.2002

Diploma -

Jurupa Valley High School
06.2000

Skills

  • Monitoring and Reporting
  • Vital signs
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
  • Observation Documentation
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Patient Care Quality
  • Coordinating Care
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Inpatient Treatment
  • Patient Restraint
  • Monitoring SI Patients
  • CPR Certification
  • Basic Life Support
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Active Listening
  • Behavior Observation & Monitoring
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Patient Care
  • Emergency Response
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Blood Draw
  • Sophia machine
  • PT-INR
  • Covid/Flu/RSV swab
  • Chart auditing
  • Faxing
  • Scanning documents into patient charts

Timeline

CNA

Evans Army Community Hospital (Internal Medicine)
01.2023 - Current

CNA

Pikes Peak Hospice And Palliative Care
08.2022 - 12.2022

CNA

Evans Army Community Hospital (Family Care Ward)
01.2022 - 01.2023

CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant

Navian Hawaii
06.2016 - 05.2021

CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant

Manor Care
05.2012 - 06.2014

Medical Assistant

Comanche Memorial Hospital (Internal Medicine)
02.2008 - 06.2011

Medical Assistant

Concentra Medical

Certificate - Psychiatric Technician

America Association of Psychiatric Technicians

Certification - Nursing Assistance

Care School of Hawaii

Some College (No Degree) - Prenursing Studies

Pierce Community College

Certificate: Nursing Assistant -

Kamanga Nursing School

Certificate: Medical Assistance -

United Educational Institute

Diploma -

Jurupa Valley High School

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