Laritza Garcia Jomarron
Miami,USA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at geriatric patient, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and meticulous documentation. Committed to fostering a safe environment and supporting families, while continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth. Committed Student Nurse with hands-on experience in providing patient care, maintaining medical records and implementing nursing care plans. Possess strong clinical skills in managing a variety of healthcare conditions. Known for demonstrating empathy and compassion while adhering to best nursing practices. Made significant contributions to improving patient satisfaction by delivering outstanding patient education and follow-up care. Positive and upbeat healthcare team member trained in nursing fundamentals, medical terminology and anatomy. Multitasks in fast-paced environments and provides level-headed emergency response. Highly organized with service-oriented approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
STUDENT NURSE
09.2021 - Current
- Clinical practices in the community of Puerto Rico.
- Basic patient care. This includes tasks such as hygiene, bathing, feeding, and helping patients move around.
- Vital signs monitoring. This involves checking a patient’s blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, and heart rate.
- Medication administration. Nurses must be familiar with different types of medications and how to administer them to patients safely.
- Patient assessment. Nurses must be able to assess patients’ physical and emotional status, including their pain level, and identify potential problems.
- Wound care. Nurses must know how to properly clean and dress wounds to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Infection control. Nurses must be familiar with infection control procedures and protocols to minimize the spread of infectious diseases.
- Communication. Nurses must have strong communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- To study nursing skills, students should use a combination of methods, including:
- Practice. Nursing skills are best learned through practice, so students should take advantage of clinical opportunities to practice skills under the guidance of an experienced nurse.
- Simulation. Nursing students can use simulation labs to practice skills in a controlled environment before working with real patients.
- Reading. Students should read textbooks, journal articles, and other resources to learn about nursing skills and their applications.
- Peer learning. Students can also learn from their peers by observing and collaborating with fellow nursing students.
- Promote, maintain and restore community health.
- Vital signs monitoring.
- Vaccination.
- Primary patient care in Nursing Home.
- Assist patient in gastronomy feeding (PEG)
- Gastronomy care.
- Pressure ulcer care.
- Administration of medicinal orally, intramuscularly and subcutaneously.
- Canalization of veins.
- Venipuncture.
CNA
E&R Health Care
10.2020 - Current
- BLS and first aid certified (add the date)
- Patient and environmental safety
- Proficient in basic skills of patient care
- Vital signs and patient observation
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology
- HIPAA and patient privacy
- Excellent communication skills
- Use of proper documentation standards
- Supportive of family members
- Strong organizational skills
- Willing to learn new skills
- Administer care daily, like giving medications, bathing and feeding residents.
- Complete wound care for residents by changing bandages and disinfecting open wounds
- Help physicians with more advanced medical procedures.
- Keep track of residents' food and drink habits to ensure they receive adequate nutrients.Maintained documentation for each resident to reflect their medications, needs and conditions
- Cleaned each patient's room by sanitizing surfaces, removing clutter and changing bed linens
- Check resident vital signs each day and in cases of emergencies.
- Empathy.
CASE MANAGER
ALLIANCE RECOVERY & WELLNESS
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Assessing clients’ physical and mental wellness, needs, preferences and abilities and using these to develop tailored care plans.
- Working with clients, family and friend support networks and health care professionals to put care plans in place.
- Listening to clients’ concerns and providing counseling or intervention as required.
- Recording clients’ progress including charting referrals, home visits and other notable interactions.
- Evaluating clients’ progress periodically and adjusting as needed to improve outcomes.
- Following up with discharged clients to ensure they were satisfied with services, and they are still in good physical and mental health.
CNA
The Palace Nursing Home & Rehabilitation
01.2020 - 09.2020
- CPR and first-aid certified (add the date)
- Patient and environmental safety
- Proficient in basic skills of patient care
- Vital signs and patient observation
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology
- HIPAA and patient privacy
- Excellent communication skills
- Use of proper documentation standards
- Supportive of family members
- Strong organizational skills
- Willing to learn new skills.
- Maintained documentation for each resident to reflect their medications, needs and conditions
- Cleaned each patient's room by sanitizing surfaces, removing clutter and changing bed linens.
- Empathy.
CNA
Adult Day Care Amanecer
09.2019 - 12.2019
- CPR and first-aid certified (add the date)
- Patient and environmental safety
- Proficient in basic skills of patient care
- Vital signs and patient observation
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology
- HIPAA and patient privacy
- Excellent communication skills
- Use of proper documentation standards
- Supportive of family members
- Strong organizational skills
- Willing to learn new skills.
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Mobility Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Infection Control
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Safety Protocols
- Equipment Handling.
- Patient Advocacy.
- Meal Preparation
Education
Course and Training Behavioral Health Case Manager -
11.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
EDP University of Puerto Rico
01.2020
Course and training - Patient Care, Nursing Assistant, Home Health AID, Phlebotomy, Electrocardiogram
12.2018
Course and training - Behavior Analysis
11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Carlos Manuel de Céspedes University
Isla de la Juventud, Cuba12.1996
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Wound care
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
STUDENT NURSE
09.2021 - Current
CASE MANAGER
ALLIANCE RECOVERY & WELLNESS
12.2020 - 01.2021
CNA
E&R Health Care
10.2020 - Current
CNA
The Palace Nursing Home & Rehabilitation
01.2020 - 09.2020
CNA
Adult Day Care Amanecer
09.2019 - 12.2019
Course and Training Behavioral Health Case Manager -
Associate of Science - Nursing
EDP University of Puerto Rico
Course and training - Patient Care, Nursing Assistant, Home Health AID, Phlebotomy, Electrocardiogram
Course and training - Behavior Analysis
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Carlos Manuel de Céspedes University