Karla Barnachea
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
Fountain Valley, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Performed range-of-motion exercises with immobile patients to prevent muscle atrophy.
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Participated in developing individualized plans of care based on patient assessments.
CNA
Intercommunity healthcare and Rehab Center
Norwalk, CA
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Patient Care Technician
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center
Laguna Hills, CA
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Room Host Service
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center
Laguna Hills, CA
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Checked all orders prior to delivering them to guest rooms for accuracy and quality control purposes.
- Supported team members during peak times by taking additional orders or helping out with food preparation tasks.
- Delivered food with friendly service and caring demeanor.
Care Manager
Sunrise of Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, CA
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Education
CNA - CNA
Nurse Development Center, INC.
Cypress, CA03-2021
High School Diploma -
Pampanga High School
Philippines03-2011
Skills
- Room preparation
- Organizational Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Patient Monitoring
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Relationship Building
- Compassionate Care
- Care Planning
- Emotional Support
- Nursing Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
BLS Certified
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
CNA
Intercommunity healthcare and Rehab Center
07.2023 - 10.2023
Patient Care Technician
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center
03.2023 - 06.2023
Room Host Service
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center
05.2022 - 02.2023
Care Manager
Sunrise of Mission Viejo
04.2021 - 01.2022
BLS Certified
CNA - CNA
Nurse Development Center, INC.
High School Diploma -
Pampanga High School
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