Helena Lopes Leite
Pawtucket ,RI
Summary
Proven Nursing Assistant with a track record of enhancing patient satisfaction and engagement at Hope Hospice and Palliative Care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and providing compassionate patient-focused care. Excelled in high-pressure situations, significantly contributing to improved patient outcomes. Demonstrates strong patient care and emotional support abilities, ensuring high-quality care and support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Hope Hospice and Palliative Care
04.2013 - 04.2013
- 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.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
Medical Assistance
Wayland Medical Office
09.2010 - 11.2012
- Supported disaster relief efforts by deploying rapidly and providing essential medical assistance to affected communities.
- Reduced casualties with timely medical assistance in high-pressure situations.
- Handled emergencies calmly; performed CPR if required while waiting for medical assistance.
- Effectively handled high-stress situations, resulting in timely medical assistance for patients in need.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Improved patient care by providing comprehensive medical assistance and support to physicians during examinations and procedures.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on industry advancements relevant to mobile medical assistance practices.
- Enhanced patient care by providing top-notch medical assistance and supporting doctors during examinations.
Education
Medical Assistance - Medical Assistance
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI10.2009
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Feeding
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Hope Hospice and Palliative Care
04.2013 - 04.2013
Medical Assistance
Wayland Medical Office
09.2010 - 11.2012
Medical Assistance - Medical Assistance
Rhode Island College
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