Imelda C. Barrera
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Yuma,USA
2
Languages
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Healthcare professional with more than 17 years of experience prepared to excel in patient rehabilitation and care. Proven ability to aid in patient recovery through detailed care plans and therapeutic interventions. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing patient needs, ensuring consistent and reliable support.
Work History
Rehab Nurse Technician
3 Years 10 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team for timely interventions.
- Supported rehabilitation activities by guiding patients in exercises under supervision of licensed nurses.
- Documented patient progress accurately, contributing to coordinated care plans and treatment adjustments.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene protocols.
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures and best practices in patient handling.
CNA
6 Months- Working night shift, assisting patients answering call lights,taking and recording vital signals, helping patients with repositioning and turning to prevent any bed sores, making sure patient's skin is clean and in intact conditions, reporting any abnormalities observed, documenting patients performance during the day, washing wheelchairs and making sure any equipment and clothing needed for next day is ready, documenting any intakes and outtakes from every patient.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, adhering to infection control protocols.
CNA
1 Month- Assisting patients with active daily living tasks, as transferring, showering, eating, and getting dressed, also taking vital signs and monitoring and reporting any changes of condition on patients' health to RN in charge.
- Provided compassionate care and support to residents, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily activities, fostering a safe environment for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team.
Health Assistant
4 Months- Covid symptom screening, and temperature taking to employees and visitors to the plant. Making sure everyone was using face mask and following proper safe distancing. Charting and reporting any high temperature reading.
CNA
12 Years 7 Months- Measured and documented vital signs in the patient's chart. Assisted patients with activities of daily living, shower, feeding, therapy and transferring.
- Monitored and charted patient health and behavior to provide accurate records. (manually and electronically) patient's health and behavior.
- Reported changes in physical or mental condition to RN in charge to facilitate timely interventions.
Education
Cna certification
Started and completed CNA certification course at YPIC with the border health college of health careers.
Skills
Geriatrics expertise
Medical supply management.
Patient bathing and transfer.
Patient grooming.
Patient feeding and documentation.
Vital signs monitoring.
Patient call response.
Patient repositioning.
End-of-life support.
Pandemic experience
using PPE properly
minimizing virus transmission
monitoring any signs of virus
screening and testing for active virus
and providing patient care during pandemic.
Detail orientation.
Verbal and written communication.
Operational consistency.
Feeding support.
Fall prevention.
Patient record management.
Medical terminology knowledge.
Common disorders knowledge.
Certification
- CNA certification
- Number CNA1000017573
- Expires 2028-09-30
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Rehab Nurse Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2022 - 07.2026Read More
CNA
Yuma Nursing Center
02.2022 - 08.2022Read More
CNA
Lifecare Center of Yuma
12.2021 - 01.2022Read More
Health Assistant
Ramco Enterprises- Fresh Leaf Cooling
11.2020 - 03.2021Read More
CNA
Yuma Nursing Center
08.2008 - 03.2021Read More
Border health
Cna certification
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