Iris Gutierrez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Technician
University Health System
San Antonio, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Patient Care Assistant
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa, TX
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Education
High School Diploma -
Andrews High School
Andrews, TX05-2013
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Infection control
- Basic patient care
- Patient assistance
- Communication skills
- Blood sample collection
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control practices
- Electronic charting
Certification
- BLS Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Surgical Technician
University Health System
03.2022 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Medical Center Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Andrews High School
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