Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
Volunteer

Flavia Paiva

San Diego,CA

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with hands-on experience in attending to patient needs in residential and hospital settings. Skilled in managing schedules, maintaining clean living environments, establishing meaningful relationships with patients, ensuring comfort, and stimulating independence with safety. Previous work resulted in significant improvements in patient well-being and satisfaction.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Caregiver

Independent Contractor - Self Employed
San Diego, CA
05.2020 - Current
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Nursing Assistant

Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA
07.2021 - 10.2023
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.

Caregiver

Independent Contractor - Self Employed
San Diego, CA
01.2006 - 05.2021
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

Catholic University of Petropolis (UCP)
Rio De Janeiro
12-2003

Associate of Science - Allied Health - Biology

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - Current

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Personal care assistance
  • Patient documentation
  • Safe lifting techniques
  • Daily living support
  • Fall prevention

Affiliations

  • Hiking
  • Snowboarding
  • Meditation
  • Reading
  • Volunteering

Accomplishments

  • Student Honor Award from San Diego Mesa College
  • Offers from Grossmont College, San Diego City College, and Palomar College to attend their Nursing program.
  • The Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish from San Diego Mesa College

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • BLS (CPR)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate of Science - Allied Health - Biology

San Diego Mesa College
01.2022 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Sharp Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2023

Caregiver

Independent Contractor - Self Employed
05.2020 - Current

Caregiver

Independent Contractor - Self Employed
01.2006 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

Catholic University of Petropolis (UCP)

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