Josephine Ortiz
License Practical Nurse
Palatine,Illinois
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Lifestyle Options
Palatine, Illinois
03.2018 - Current
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
CNA
Arlington Rehabilitation & HealthCare Center
Long Grove, IL
04.2008 - 08.2014
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment per nurses supervision.
- Assist nurses to take vital signs and blood sugar check.
- Worked in Medicare Unit, and assist wound care treatment for wound care nurse.
- Assist admission for new patient worked side by side with admission nurses, to check vital signs upon admission.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA
Sedgebrook On Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire, IL
02.2013 - 05.2014
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Intake Coordinator
Benchmark Home Healthcare
Chicago, IL
11.2006 - 08.2007
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
- Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
- Collected, verified, recorded and processed client demographics, insurance payments and referral information.
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
- Collaborate schedule for patients for home health admission, therapy.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Shore Nursing School
1400 S. Wolf Rd Suite 104, Wheeling Illinois12.2021
Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming
University of San Carlos
P. Del Rosario St., Cebu City, Philippines10.1997
Skills
- Observation Documentation
- Needs Determination
- Nutrition and Diet
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Bedsore Prevention
- Feeding Assistance
- Fluid Measurement
Timeline
CNA
Lifestyle Options
03.2018 - Current
CNA
Sedgebrook On Lincolnshire
02.2013 - 05.2014
CNA
Arlington Rehabilitation & HealthCare Center
04.2008 - 08.2014
Intake Coordinator
Benchmark Home Healthcare
11.2006 - 08.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Shore Nursing School
Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming
University of San Carlos
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