Lizbeth Beechko
San Bernardino,USA
Summary
Dynamic problem-solver with a passion for learning and exceptional communication skills. Collaborative team player focused on driving success and achieving impactful outcomes. Thrives on new challenges and dedicated to advancing organizational objectives with enthusiasm. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset, committed to making meaningful contributions towards organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure understanding and address concerns.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of patient care.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Gardens Health Care Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding and grooming tasks.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of medical and personal information.
- Completed in-service training and attended performance improvement meetings.
- Observed changes in patient status and response and communicated concerns to nursing staff.
- Answered call lights promptly.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate.
- Completed charting on a daily basis and provided information about pain and comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
- Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques.
- Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
- Collected data regarding patients' diseases, conditions and treatment plans.
- Answered patient call lights, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
- Recorded height and weight of patients.
- Supplied, collected and emptied bedpans.
- Observed patients responses, reactions and changes to medications.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
Caregiver
In Home Support Services
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Reported health changes and provided proper documentation to appropriate staff.
- Prepared meals according to client dietary requirements.
- Followed universal precautions and established policies minimizing exposure to blood or bodily fluids.
- Maintained secure environment for staff and residents, following established safety standards.
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements.
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Protected health information according to HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Helped clients with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
- Worked in cooperation with family and outside providers to meet physical and emotional needs of patient.
- Provided proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown.
Caregiver
Surety Home Care
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability.
- Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores.
- Kept patient information confidential to protect organization's value.
- Answered patient call signals to determine patient needs.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Supplied, collected and emptied bedpans.
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Entertained, conversed with and read aloud to patients to keep mentally healthy and alert.
- Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance.
- Reported health changes and provided proper documentation to appropriate staff.
- Offered safety guidance protection to increase mobility for clients with impaired judgment.
- Prepared meals according to client dietary requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA12-2026
Skills
- Effective patient communication
- Emotional awareness
- Client record management
- Proficient in medical terminology
- Committed to ongoing education
- Quality patient safety practices
- Infection prevention protocols
- Patient vital sign assessment
- Effective family communication
- Experienced in software usage
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Basic Life Support
LANGUAGES
Spanish Native
Extracurricular Activities
Heritage Gardens Student Clinical, 104 hours Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Student Clinical, 104 hours
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Gardens Health Care Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Caregiver
In Home Support Services
08.2022 - 12.2022
Caregiver
Surety Home Care
12.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University, San Bernardino
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