John Romyl Dela Cruz

Patient Care Assistant/Care Team Assistant

Scripps Mercy Hospital

03.2019 - Current

Assisted in daily patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
Supported nursing staff with administrative tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Trained new staff on best practices for patient interaction and care protocols.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
PPE/Isolation Precautions
Alzheimer's Dementia
Constant Observer for SI cases / Sitter cases for patient safety
Desk Duties:
Patient safe movement and transport
Directing phone calls and call lights on the floor
Admissions and discharges into charting system
Organization of patient skinny charts and labels
Scanning and faxing Patient information
Teamwork on the floor
Giving breaks for other PCA's and sitters on the floor
Setting up and distribution of IPADS for PT use
EKG
Bladder Scanning
Restraints for patient safety