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Galina Parra

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Dedicated to providing every patient with top-notch service and support through high-quality care and efficient management of unit documentation. Collaborative and team-oriented with healthcare staff to effectively contribute to patient needs. Detail-oriented and methodical in tracking changing conditions, collecting biological samples and ambulating patients.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Assistant

UCSF
09.2021 - Current
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
  • Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
  • Reassured patients by explaining medical practices and processes in easy-to-understand terminology.
  • Aided physicians in wound care and patient assessments.
  • Logged and filed classified documents.
  • Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information to support office staff.

In-Home Supportive Services Provider

In-Home Supportive Services
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pacifica Nursing & Rehab Center
03.2020 - 09.2021

Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
• Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.

• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment. • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing. • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

• Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
• Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.

• Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation. • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Employed mobility devices and mechanical lifts equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.

Packer

ShipBob
11.2017 - 08.2019
  • Protected materials during transport by correctly assembling boxes and crates.
    • Completed more than 350 orders each day with efficient picking and packing of shipments.
    • Conducted in-depth inspections of both incoming and outgoing shipments to support quality assurance goals.
    • Promoted delivery efficiency by accurately labeling and organizing containers.
    • Inspected ingoing and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
    • Effectively operated pallet jacks to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
    • Maintained neat, clean and safe workspace to avoid hazards and increase safety by 100%.
    • Quickly and properly wrapped and boxed and items, maintaining uniformity to meet fulfillment targets. • Checked packing slips and other documentation to appropriately box items requested by clientele.
    • Minimized waste by strictly following packing procedures and reducing volume of packaging materials used to prepare shipments.
    • Trained new employees on warehouse protocols and answered task-related inquiries to help with job role adjustment.
    • Reviewed orders by inspecting labeling, packaging and contents.
    • Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system.
    • Accurately measured and weighed packages to review dimensions and verify compliance with specifications.
    • Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating effectively with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
    • Willingly took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
    • Scanned packages and boxes and moved to loading dock for shipment.

Dely Clerk

Safeway
03.2017 - 10.2017

Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time. • Prepared bakery and deli items.
• Stock to storage areas.
• Sliced, cut, weighed, and priced stock in a considerate manner.

• Upheld shelves and maintained cases filled at all times.
• Operated cash register.
• Maintained courteous and friendly attitude toward customers.
• Controlled freshness by rotating and coding all products and remove out-of-code merchandise. • Tagged all products legibly in line with price book.
• Maintained fresh items and weekly specials.
• Greeted all visitors and customers in a professional manner.
• Cleaned and sanitized the entire work area.
• Took order for requested items.
• Abided by all business policies as started in the worker handbook.

Helper

Anet's Montessori At Westlake
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
  • Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Operated various hand and power tools to complete general tasks.
  • Practiced company policies to promote safety and compliance.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Supervised and monitored the safety of children in their care.
    • Prepared meals and organized mealtimes and snacks for children.
    • Help children keep good hygiene.
    • Organized activities so that children can learn about the world and explore interest, activity, rest, and playtime.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Skills

  • Medical Terminology
  • Isolation Precautions
  • Patient Feeding
  • Vital Signs Documentation
  • Risk Management
  • Non Medical Supply Storage
  • Room Preparation
  • Patient Escorting
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Ambulating Patients
  • Safety Protocols
  • Serving and Collecting Food Trays
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Infection Control
  • Equipment Disinfection
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Change Linens
  • Medical Supply Stocking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Mobility Devices
  • Patient Safety
  • Supply Restocking
  • Sanitizing Surfaces

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Languages

Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Patient Care Assistant

UCSF
09.2021 - Current

In-Home Supportive Services Provider

In-Home Supportive Services
08.2020 - 09.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pacifica Nursing & Rehab Center
03.2020 - 09.2021

Packer

ShipBob
11.2017 - 08.2019

Dely Clerk

Safeway
03.2017 - 10.2017

Helper

Anet's Montessori At Westlake
08.2016 - 03.2017

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

City College of San Francisco
Galina Parra