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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, TX
05-2013

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
Iris Gutierrez