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Grace J. Calip
Waipahu,HI
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare Provider experienced in patient care and medical support. Delivered positive patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork. Focused on creating clean, safe environments and adapting to dynamic healthcare needs.
Overview
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23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant III
Bassett Medical Center
New York, NY
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care and maintaining safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Provided support to patients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, adhering to infection control standards.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Hawaii Health System Corporation / Maluhia
Honolulu, HI
11.2014 - 12.2025
- Delivered personal and clinical care to residents, promoting dignity and safety
- Monitored and reported patient conditions, facilitating effective support for nurses and physicians
- Maintained accurate documentation while assisting residents with daily living activities
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Convalescent Center of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI
12.2008 - 10.2014
- Delivered hands-on care to long-term residents in collaboration with RNs
- Supported residents with hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs to enhance daily living quality
- Provided comfort and emotional support through compassionate communication, fostering positive resident relationships
- Provided compassionate patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily activities, enhancing patient mobility and independence.
Medical Assistant
Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services
Honolulu, HI
03.2008 - 11.2008
- Administered patient assessments and recorded vital signs to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Assisted healthcare providers with procedures, enhancing patient comfort and operational efficiency.
- Managed appointment scheduling and follow-up communications, improving patient engagement and satisfaction.
- Implemented electronic health record (EHR) systems, ensuring accurate data entry and retrieval for clinical staff.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and preventive care, fostering informed health decisions.
- Assisted in patient intake, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient scheduling.
- Administered immunizations and collected lab specimens per established protocols.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Resonable Hospital
San Jose, Candon City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
02.2004 - 10.2007
- Provided health education and post-treatment guidance to empower patients and families in managing health conditions
- Administered patient care, including medication administration and wound management, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, providing timely updates to healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient outcomes and identified areas for process improvement to enhance quality of care delivered.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Skills
2008-06 - Nurse Aide Certification Program : CNA
Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
Hawaii USA
1996 -1997 - Master Of Arts in Nursing
Mariano Marco State University
Ilocos Norte , Philippines
1993-10 - Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (BSN)
Dr Carlos S Lanting College
Quezon City, Philippines
CERTIFICATION
Registered Professional Nurse
Albany New York
License # N59705
Philippines Regulatory Commission (PRC)
Manila Philippines
License # 0245992
Certified Nursing Assistant
CPCT/A-Patient Care Technician /Assistant
BLS- Basic life Support
Certificate of Recognition: Bassett Stars
SKILLS:
- IV-Line Insertion
- Basic Life Support
- Medication administration
- IV Therapy Administration
- Clinical Judgement
- Critical Thinking
- Nutritional Support
- Patient Transfer Techniques
- ADL Support
Languages
Timeline
Nursing Assistant III
Bassett Medical Center
01.2026 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Hawaii Health System Corporation / Maluhia
11.2014 - 12.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Convalescent Center of Honolulu
12.2008 - 10.2014
Medical Assistant
Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services
03.2008 - 11.2008
Registered Nurse (RN)
Resonable Hospital
02.2004 - 10.2007