Erika De Aguirre
Medical Assistant
Merrick,NY
Summary
Proactive worker committed to helping, provide top-notch patient care. Skilled at Bedbound and companion for daily care treatments with knowledge of Physical therapy and wound care for patients. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure care and safe for patients. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CNA
Concepts Of Independent Choices
06.2019 - Current
- Supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Hoyer Lift trained.
- Assisting with medication intake.
- Wound care trained.
- Oxygen concentrator and Nebulization trained.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Unidad Medica Y Rehabilitacion
01.2009 - 02.2014
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment using equipment like Ultrasound for Physical therapy, heat, TENS machines.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
Education
Medical Assistant - Health Care
CareerStep
2901 Ashton Blvd, Lehi, Utah 10.2023 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant - Health Aide
Cambridge Business Institute
New York, NY 11.2018 - 09.2019
Chiropractor Assistant - Health Care
Center For Integral Alternative Medicine
Guatemala City 11.2010 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Colegio Dr. Reichmann
Guatemala, Guatemala 01.1998 - 11.1999
Skills
- Body temperature
- Pulse
- Blood pressure
- Oxygen Levels
- Wound care
- Bedpan, Diaper change
- Oral care
- Perineal care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant - Health Care
CareerStep
10.2023 - Current
CNA
Concepts Of Independent Choices
06.2019 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant - Health Aide
Cambridge Business Institute
11.2018 - 09.2019
Chiropractor Assistant - Health Care
Center For Integral Alternative Medicine
11.2010 - 12.2012
Physical Therapist Assistant
Unidad Medica Y Rehabilitacion
01.2009 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Colegio Dr. Reichmann
01.1998 - 11.1999
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Similar Profiles
Rondese Hilton-JonesRondese Hilton-Jones
Care Giver at Concepts Of Independent ChoicesCare Giver at Concepts Of Independent Choices
Genesis FernandezGenesis Fernandez
Home Health Aide at Concepts Of Independent ChoicesHome Health Aide at Concepts Of Independent Choices
Sandra SengSandra Seng
Domestic Abuse Helpline Volunteer at Independent ChoicesDomestic Abuse Helpline Volunteer at Independent Choices