LAE PESTANO
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Resident Care Coordinator with 10 years of experience in Dementia Care. Comfortable working long hours to deliver outstanding, passionate and accommodating care. Personable and energetic with skill to cultivate patient relationships through deep communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Care Coordinator
Parkview Memory Care
National City, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Conducted regular rounds of the facility to ensure quality of care standards were met.
- Supervised staff during their shifts ensuring tasks are completed correctly.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Served as a liaison between families and guardians and healthcare providers.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Medication Aide
Bellmont Village
San Diego, CA
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Adhered strictly to established policies, procedures and protocols related to medication administration.
- Performed routine inventory control checks of drugs stored in unit drug boxes or carts.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals regarding medication administration issues.
- Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify complications.
- Maintained accurate medication records for each patient.
- Ordered drug supplies from pharmacy as needed for patient care needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Medication Technician
Atria Senior Living
Rancho Penasquitos, CA
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Pass resident medications in accordance with physician orders and as stated on the Medication Administration Record for all residents
- Supervise the performance of care attendants and train oncoming employees
- Keep records updated in the medication administrative files
- Regularly review the resident's medication administration record, centrally stored record, pharmacy transaction record, and report any errors to the Resident Services Director
- Document observed changes of condition in accordance with rules, regulations, and policies.
Personal Care Attendant
ALL HEART HOME CARE
San Diego, CA
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Provide physical support to assist patients with activities of daily living
- Provide transportation, light housekeeping, and meal preparations
- Provide emotional support and genuine social engagement
- Ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individual's needs and rights
In-Home Caregiver
Private Care
Bonita, CA
08.2015 - 02.2018
- Assist clients to perform activities of daily living
- Observe or examine clients to detect symptoms that require medical attention
- Record vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
- Cook and prepare meals, assist clients to eat or drink as needed.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Coronado Retirement Village
Coronado, CA
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Provide nursing care under direct supervision to assigned patients to achieve maximum level of independence
- Answer patient calls or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
- Transport specimens, or laboratory items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Education
EKG Technician
California Medical College
San Diego, CA10.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CAGrossmont College
Skills
- Dementia Care
- Care Planning
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Employee Supervision
- Training and Mentoring
- Facility Oversight
Timeline
Resident Care Coordinator
Parkview Memory Care
03.2021 - Current
Medication Aide
Bellmont Village
02.2021 - 03.2022
Medication Technician
Atria Senior Living
02.2019 - 07.2020
Personal Care Attendant
ALL HEART HOME CARE
10.2017 - 06.2019
In-Home Caregiver
Private Care
08.2015 - 02.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Coronado Retirement Village
02.2015 - 06.2016
EKG Technician
California Medical College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Southwestern College
Grossmont College
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