Diana Valencia
Gilroy,CA
Summary
Dynamic Medtech/Caregiver with a proven track record at Belmont Village of Los Gatos, adept in medication management and offering compassionate care. Excelled in leveraging medical technology innovations and ensuring data confidentiality, significantly enhancing patient well-being. Skilled in both Alzheimer's support and customer service, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technician/Caregiver Attendant
Morning Star Assisted Living
San Jose, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Monitored patients for medical changes and reviewed and revised care plans accordingly.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Provided clear updates to family regarding client’s health condition.
- Advanced well-being by providing compassionate care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care delivery.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for eldercare services.
- Assessed and documented client advancements through dialogue and assessment.
- Monitored and communicated symptoms linked to medication reactions.
- Evaluated medical records for contraindications, allergies and potential interactions.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations through adherence to patient data procedures.
Medtech/Caregiver
Belmont village of Los Gatos
04.2024 - Current
- Completed advanced training programs to stay updated on medical technology innovations.
- Secured patient samples to ensure accurate diagnostic analysis.
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies.
- Delivered compassionate support to individuals facing health challenges.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored vitals and updated patient files to support accurate diagnosis.
- Teamed with doctors and nurses to establish comprehensive patient treatment programs.
- Assessed changes in respiration, blood pressure and glucose following medical administration.
- Addressed patient-related matters with nursing leaders and clinical managers for improved healthcare delivery.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and stakeholders regarding care plans.
- Administered medications following established protocols.
- Enforced compliance with data privacy standards to ensure the security of patient-related details.
Hotel Supervisor
Pacheco Pass Motel
Gilroy, 95020
02.2020 - Current
- Planned, scheduled and coordinated general maintenance or repairs for commercial or residential properties.
- Maintained building's accounts by collecting rent and utility payments.
- Prepared detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
- Recommended clarifications and changes in program policies to director of property management.
- Reviewed rental applications from prospective tenants ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintenance, and administration of various properties.
- Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems.
- Met with clients to negotiate management and service contracts.
- Organized move-in and move-out procedures for new or departing tenants.
- Maximized occupancy with strong marketing and tenant relations skills.
- Advised housekeeping staff of rooms vacated and ready for cleaning.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Oversaw daily housekeeping operations to ensure cleanliness of guest rooms and public areas.
Medical Technician/Caregiver Attendant
Honor Home Care
San Mateo, CA
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving medical issues or behavioral problems.
- Educated family members about home safety measures that can be implemented after discharge from hospitalization.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Observed changes in the condition of the patient's health and reported any changes to nursing staff members immediately.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure levels when instructed by a nurse or physician.
- Assisted with wound care management duties such as changing dressings, applying ointments and monitoring healing progress.
- Maintained patient records by documenting daily activities and vital signs.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
Education
Heald College -
Heald College
Milpitas, Ca01.2015
High School -
Everett Alvarez High School
Salinas, Ca01.2006
Skills
- Customer service
- Medical appointment coordination
- Medication management
- Health monitoring
- Data confidentiality
- Compassionate care
- Fall prevention
- Alzheimer's support
- Safe patient transportation
- Progress documentation
- Attention to detail
- Behavior redirection
- Elderly advocacy
- End-of-life care
- Palliative care
- First aid and CPR
- Dementia care
Certification
- BLS certified
- First Aid certified
- MedTech certification
- Caregiver 8yrs experience
- Completed CNA program (certification in progress)
References
- Belmont of Los Gatos, Neerja, HR supervisor, 5121 Union Ave, San Jose, CA, 95112, 408-662-1266
- Honor Home Care, 201 3rd Street Suite 1010, San Francisco, CA, 94103, 415-300-2515
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Technician/Caregiver Attendant
Morning Star Assisted Living
11.2024 - Current
Medtech/Caregiver
Belmont village of Los Gatos
04.2024 - Current
Hotel Supervisor
Pacheco Pass Motel
02.2020 - Current
Medical Technician/Caregiver Attendant
Honor Home Care
10.2016 - 11.2019
- BLS certified
- First Aid certified
- MedTech certification
- Caregiver 8yrs experience
- Completed CNA program (certification in progress)
Heald College -
Heald College
High School -
Everett Alvarez High School
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