With a proven track record at Queens Medical Center, I excel in patient-focused care and efficient patient mobility, enhancing patient comfort and safety. Skilled in electronic charting and empathetic caregiving, I consistently improve care delivery, evidenced by a 20% increase in patient satisfaction scores. My dedication to healthcare excellence and team collaboration stands out.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Queens Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
05.2024 - Current
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Queens Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
02.2023 - Current
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas, TX
11.2021 - 12.2021
Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Collin College
Wylie, TX
PCT Training
Dallas Career Institute
Dallas, TX
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
Skills
Client Intake Coordination
Implementation of Care Plans
Monitoring fluids
Documenting behaviors
Collecting specimens
Patient-focused care
HIPAA Regulation Knowledge
Hands-On Patient Care
Electronic charting
Collecting vital signs
Restraint application
Basic life support
Blood glucose testing
Efficient Patient Mobility
Geriatric Patient Support
Supportive Patient Engagement
Documenting Vital Sign Measurements
Condition monitoring
Reliable team player
Empathetic Caregiver
Feeding assistance
Healthcare ethics
Languages
English-speaking
Professional
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Ilocano
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Queens Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Queens Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Collin College
PCT Training
Dallas Career Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Amarillo College
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