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Kristine Razo

Caregiver
Salinas,CA

Summary

Dynamic Health Aide with proven expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring, honed at IHSS Adult Services Program. Excelled in providing compassionate support and streamlining documentation, enhancing patient satisfaction significantly. Adept at teamwork and problem-solving, my approach improved care outcomes and efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Aide

IHSS Adult Services Program
02.2016 - 11.2021
  • Improved patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in condition to medical staff, ensuring timely interventions.
  • Recorded patient information in patient journals and notified nursing supervisors of changing or unusual conditions.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Streamlined documentation processes, maintaining accurate records of patient progress and interventions.
  • Maintained home care records, changes in doctor's orders, diet or personal living activities.
  • Transported and accompanied patient to doctor visits or hospital.
  • Observed and reported on patient conditions and changes.
  • Increased patient satisfaction with personalized attention to individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted patient by providing personal services such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Purchased, prepared, and served food for patients and other members of family by following special prescribed diets.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, reducing errors and ensuring proper dosing schedules were followed.
  • Performed housekeeping tasks for a clean living environment conducive to healing.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
  • Provided companionship and basic emotional or psychological support and engaged patient through conversation, games, and other forms of entertainment.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers, improving care coordination and outcomes.
  • Assisted patients in dressing, bathing and grooming.
  • Entertained patients by reading aloud, playing cards and engaging in conversation.
  • Helped family members care for patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn and reposition patient.
  • Supported physical therapy goals by assisting patients with prescribed exercises and mobility training.
  • Recorded patient information by making entries in patient journal and notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
  • Cared for elderly, convalescent and handicapped patients in patient's home.
  • Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or outings as needed ensuring punctuality and accessibility.
  • Actively engaged patients in social activities for improved mental health.
  • Massaged patients and applied preparations and treatments such as liniment or alcohol rubs and heat-lamp stimulation.
  • Provided housekeeping and laundry services, shopped for food and served meals and snacks.
  • Collaborated with nurses, personal care aides, CNAs, other caregivers and in-home care professionals.
  • Maintained safe, secure and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
  • Educated patients on medication management, leading to better compliance and fewer adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced nutritional health by preparing meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Administered medications and injections as directed by healthcare professionals.
  • Transported patients to and from appointments, assisting with getting in and out of vehicles.
  • Obtained patient or family member authorizations for tests and procedures.
  • Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in patient medical files.
  • Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
  • Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
  • Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar.
  • Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.

Education

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Marienello Beauty School, Hayward, CA
04.2014

Skills

  • Oral Care Assistance
  • Vital Signs Documentation
  • Daily living assistance
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Grooming assistance
  • Dressing assistance
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Meal Preparation
  • Wound Care
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Laundry Management
  • Physical therapy assistance
  • Report Preparation
  • Diabetic Care
  • Oxygen Therapy Assistance
  • Physician support
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Active Listening
  • Team Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Decision-Making
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Task Prioritization
  • Team building
  • Self Motivation
  • CPR/AED
  • Goal Setting
  • Professionalism
  • Time management abilities
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Adaptability
  • Written Communication
  • Support Services
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Professional Demeanor

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Health Aide - IHSS Adult Services Program
02.2016 - 11.2021
Marienello Beauty School - Associate of Arts, Cosmetology
Kristine RazoCaregiver