Gabriela Martinez-Jimenez
Kendallville,IN
Summary
Dedicated QMA/CNA with experience at Lutheran Life Villages, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and emotional support. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and promote safety, ensuring a dignified and respectful environment for all residents.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
QMA/CNA
Lutheran Life Villages
Kendallville
05.2021 - Current
- Administered daily personal care and support to residents with compassion and respect.
- Assisted in mobility and transportation of patients, ensuring safety during transfers.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents through diligent housekeeping practices.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Education
Medical Assistant
Ivy Tech Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN08-2005
High School Diploma -
East Noble High School
901 Garden St06-2003
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Medication administration
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Medication assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Infection control practices
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Compassionate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
QMA/CNA
Lutheran Life Villages
05.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Ivy Tech Fort Wayne
High School Diploma -
East Noble High School