Nursing Assistant
Gary Palalay
Department of Veterans Affairs
Livermore,CA
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at [Previous Employer], excelling in direct patient care and infection control. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and developing individualized care plans, I effectively educate patients and families, enhancing wellness outcomes. My dedication to maintaining a safe environment and training new staff fosters a collaborative healthcare team.
Work History
Nursing Assistant
10 Years 2 Months- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts by assisting patients with mobility exercises.
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to effective care planning.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving overall facility hygiene standards.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
Nursing Assistant
9 Years 5 Months- Provided direct patient care, assisting with activities of daily living and ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform nursing staff of patient conditions.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care practices for improved wellness.
- Implemented infection control measures, maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Trained new nursing assistants on protocols, enhancing team efficiency and service quality.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Major in Accounting
Skills
Patient care
Patient feeding
Basic life support
Direct patient care
Infection control
Certification
Covid -19 Pandemic
Certificate of Appreciation
It's a recognition and grateful appreciation for my service to the Veterans at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) during the Covid-19 pandemic. They highlighted my resiliency and flexibility of VAPAHCS family from my bravery and support in providing care to the first COVID-positive Veteran in VA to finding innovative ways to continue to fulfill the mission. Given January 2022
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2016 - CurrentRead More
Nursing Assistant
Sevita Formerly Ca Mentor
02.2015 - 07.2024Read More
Our Lady of Fatima University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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University of The East
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration Major in Accounting
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