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Gema Garcia

San Diego,CA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs.

Focused on delivering care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner.

Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team. Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Clipboard Health
San Diego, CA
07.2022 - Current
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.

Nursing Intern

General Hospital of Tijuana
Tijuana, Baja California
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Assisted in the preparation of patient rooms for new admissions.
  • Provided support to nursing staff with activities such as stocking supplies, completing paperwork and setting up medical equipment.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients and reported any changes to the nurse on duty.
  • Administered medications according to physician orders and documented all medication administration accurately.
  • Assisted with wound care by changing dressings or providing other care as directed by a registered nurse.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure that best practices are followed at all times in order to provide quality care for patients.
  • Educated patients about their health conditions and treatments, answering questions they may have regarding their care plan.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care measures, providing emotional support to both patients and family members.
  • Attended lectures, seminars and workshops related to nursing topics in order to stay current on best practices in healthcare.
  • Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
  • Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
  • Assisted staff with passing meal trays and feeding patients.
  • Employed strong infection control procedures and isolation strategies to minimize spread of communicable diseases.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical and biometric information.
  • Educated and equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Protected patient wounds and infections by applying clean dressings, stockings and support bandages.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention.
  • Communicated and interacted with patients to determine need for assistance or emotional and physical support.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.

Medical Assistant Student Intern

Eastlake Family Medical
Chula Vista, CA
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Performed administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, managing medical records, and preparing correspondence.
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
  • Checked vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, height and weight measurements for accuracy.
  • Assisted in preparing patient rooms for examinations and treatments, including stocking supplies and cleaning equipment.
  • Performed sterilization techniques on instruments following established protocols.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping them neat and clean at all times.
  • Assisted with laboratory work such as taking blood samples or performing EKGs.
  • Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Universidad Del Desarollo Profesional
Tijuana, B.C.
06-2019

Medical Assistant Program - Certified Medical Assistant

Pima Medical Institute
Chula Vista, CA
12-2014

High School Diploma -

Huntington Park Senior High School
Huntington Park, CA
06-2011

Skills

  • Patient-focused care
  • Infection control procedures
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Compassionate
  • Problem-Solver
  • Active Listening

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
French
Elementary

Timeline

CNA

Clipboard Health
07.2022 - Current

Nursing Intern

General Hospital of Tijuana
07.2019 - 07.2020

Medical Assistant Student Intern

Eastlake Family Medical
01.2015 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Universidad Del Desarollo Profesional

Medical Assistant Program - Certified Medical Assistant

Pima Medical Institute

High School Diploma -

Huntington Park Senior High School

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