Irene Velarde
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Assistant
Illinois Department Of Health Services
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with their daily activities, such as bathing and dressing.
- Assessed physical condition of patients and identified health problems requiring further medical intervention.
Patient Assistant
Clearbrook
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop care plans for individual patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greystone Healthcare
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided basic patient care including vital sign measurement, height and weight assessment, and intake and output recording.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2024
Skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Cultural Sensitivity
- First-aid and CPR
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR and BLS
Shadowing and Volunteering
- University of Chicago Gastroenterology
- St.Alexius Cancer Institute
- Barrington Orthopedics Walk-in Clinic
- Barrington Orthopedics Physical Therapy
- St. Alexius Emergency Department
Timeline
Patient Assistant
Illinois Department Of Health Services
11.2023 - Current
Patient Assistant
Clearbrook
02.2021 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greystone Healthcare
10.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Illinois At Chicago