Dedicated professional committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms, and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Orlando Veterans Medical Center
Orlando, FL
01.2006 - Current
Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse
Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Patient Transporter
Orlando Veterans Medical Center
Orlando, FL
01.2006 - Current
Transports equipment and supplies by picking-up requisitioned orders; delivering them to assigned treatment areas and patient care areas
Comforts patients and their families by offering support and encouragement; being punctual and attentive to procedure schedules; demonstrating caring and cultural sensitivity
Routinely complies with the standards set forth by JCAHO and HIPAA
Nursing Assistant
Maitland Health Care Center
Maitland, FL
09.2004 - 01.2006
Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support
Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Florida Living
Maitland, FL
06.2001 - 08.2004
Provided nursing assistance to residents in a 120-bed long-term-care facility
Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brighten Gardens
Winter Park, FL
09.1995 - 06.2001
Assisted patients with direct health care needs
Perform critical tasks that ensure patients are well-cared for and safe during their hospital stay
Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care
Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel
Explain medical instructions to patients or family members.
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Lead Medical Support Assistant at Orlando VA Medical Center 13800 Veterans WayLead Medical Support Assistant at Orlando VA Medical Center 13800 Veterans Way