Gerlinda Humphrys
Riverview,FL
Summary
Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Providence St. Peter Hospital
Olympia, WA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Personal Time Off
Time Taken Off For Family
04.2024 - 05.2024
CNA
Linden Grove Healthcare Center
Puyallup, WA
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
CNA
Rennes Group
Peshtigo, WI
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Personal Timeoff
Time Taken Off For Family
06.2023 - 07.2023
CNA
Rocky Knoll Health Care Center
Plymouth, WI
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Care Provider/ CNA
Maple Ridge Memory Care
Essex Junction, VT
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Personal Time Off
Time Taken Off For Family
04.2022 - 07.2022
Patient Care Technician
St. Anthony's Hospital
Lakewood, CO
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
Patient Care Technician
Tampa General
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Worked directly with patients to assist them with activities of daily living. Monitor patient stability routinely by performing vitals and documenting them appropriately for other nursing staff.
- Deliver safe beside care to patient while prioritizing their needs.
- Built trustful and long lasting professional relationships with residents, family members, and team members.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Completed frequent cleaning and sanitizing to maintain healthy environment for patients.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
Care Manager/ CNA/ Medication Assistant
Aston Gardens at The Courtyards Assisted Living
10.2010 - 02.2019
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Education
Nursing Assistant Program -
Manatee Technical Institute
Bradenton, FL09.2006
High School Diploma -
East Bay High School
Gibsonton, FL05.2004
Skills
- Clinical training
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Healthcare expertise
- Infection control standards
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Specimen collection
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Bilingual in spanish
- Patient positioning understanding
- Vitals assessments
- Transporting Clients
- Multitasking and Organization
- EPIC proficient
Timeline
CNA
Providence St. Peter Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
Personal Time Off
Time Taken Off For Family
04.2024 - 05.2024
CNA
Linden Grove Healthcare Center
12.2023 - 03.2024
CNA
Rennes Group
08.2023 - 11.2023
Personal Timeoff
Time Taken Off For Family
06.2023 - 07.2023
CNA
Rocky Knoll Health Care Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Care Provider/ CNA
Maple Ridge Memory Care
08.2022 - 01.2023
Personal Time Off
Time Taken Off For Family
04.2022 - 07.2022
Patient Care Technician
St. Anthony's Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2022
Patient Care Technician
Tampa General
01.2018 - 10.2021
Care Manager/ CNA/ Medication Assistant
Aston Gardens at The Courtyards Assisted Living
10.2010 - 02.2019
Nursing Assistant Program -
Manatee Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
East Bay High School