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Kelly Torres

Beech Island,SC

Summary

Caring nursing assistant/HHA with 20 years background in caring for elderly, disabled and injured patients in healthcare setting. Hands-on experience in performing routine tasks under direction of nurse staff. Established rapport of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family and staff.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Brightstar Healthcare Agency
11.2021 - Current
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
  • Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.

Caregiver

Help at Home Senior Care
10.2015 - 10.2021
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.

Education

Certificate - Nursing Assistant

Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL
2016

Harrison Career Institute - Nursing Assistant

Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ
03.2004

High School Diploma - All Academics

Clifton High School
Clifton, NJ
06.2003

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Patient feeding
  • Basic life support
  • Direct patient care
  • Caregiver relations
  • Inpatient care
  • Home health aide (HHA)
  • Home care aide
  • Outpatient care
  • Catheter care
  • Continuing education
  • Activities of daily living ADL support
  • Transporting patients
  • Personal care aide (PCA)

Languages

Arabic
Professional Working
Greek
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Brightstar Healthcare Agency
11.2021 - Current

Caregiver

Help at Home Senior Care
10.2015 - 10.2021

Certificate - Nursing Assistant

Ultimate Medical Academy

Harrison Career Institute - Nursing Assistant

Passaic County Community College

High School Diploma - All Academics

Clifton High School

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