Jose Covarrubias
Oxnard,CA
Summary
I’m a highly-motivated, compassionate healthcare professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am a well mannered, very respectful and humble person. I believe in treating and helping every individual with the same exceptional care I would want to be given. I would make a great addition to any healthcare team. I maintain a positive attitude and always try to find the positive in any situation. I also, strongly believe that it’s never too late and you’re never too old to learn something new.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Aya Healthcare
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
CNA
Glenwood Care Center
Oxnard, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
CNA
Mission Park Healthcare Center
Santa Barbara, CA
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Emergency Room Technician
Ventura County Medical Center
Ventura, CA
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Administered oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, wound dressings and splinting and casting per physician orders.
- Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to code blue calls in order to provide effective lifesaving measures.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to determine needs and support daily objectives.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Escorted patients before and after surgical procedures.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Performed quality assurance activities related to emergency room processes, protocols and equipment maintenance.
- Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations.
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Completed documentation for each patient encounter accurately and within established timeframes.
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
- Recorded all pertinent information regarding patient encounters into electronic health records system.
- Provided emotional support to family members during a crisis situation or at end-of-life stages of care.
- Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
Nurse Assistant
Ventura County Medical Center
Ventura, CA
05.2014 - 11.2022
- Documented activities and recorded information in Cerner system.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
- Educated new hires on policies and procedures related to the nursing assistant role within the facility.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Provided emotional support to family members of trauma patients.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials such as needles or contaminated linens.
- Administered oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, wound dressings and splinting and casting per physician orders.
- Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nurse Assistant Certification
Los Angeles Skills Academy
Long Beach, CA04.2024
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Simi Valley Adult School And Career Institute
Simi Valley, CA11-2023
High School Diploma - General Education
Oxnard Adult School
Oxnard, CA06-2007
Skills
- Patient Registration
- Patient Transport
- Diabetic Care
- Medical Sample Collection
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Wound Care
- CPR
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Pediatric Care
- Geriatric Care
- Seizure Management
- EMT
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
- Educating Patients
- 12 Lead EKG
- Splinting
- CPI
- Patient ADL’s
- Basic Life Support
- Compassionate communication
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient Relations
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Lifting
- Electronic Charting
- Mobility Assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Companionship and emotional support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
CNA
Aya Healthcare
09.2024 - Current
CNA
Glenwood Care Center
09.2024 - Current
CNA
Mission Park Healthcare Center
04.2024 - 10.2024
Emergency Room Technician
Ventura County Medical Center
08.2019 - 11.2022
Nurse Assistant
Ventura County Medical Center
05.2014 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nurse Assistant Certification
Los Angeles Skills Academy
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Simi Valley Adult School And Career Institute
High School Diploma - General Education
Oxnard Adult School