Loewy Torres Parrocha
Patterson,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with strong focus on service and realiability, demonstration, exceptional patient care abilities developed ober fifteen years in the CNA role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Kaiser Permanente
Fremont, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Provided patient care before, during and after surgery, including positioning patients on surgical table, prepping them for surgery, cleaning up afterward and transporting to recovery area.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the operating room by disposing of used medical supplies properly according to hospital protocol.
- Assisted with stocking operating rooms with necessary supplies prior to surgeries.
- Took specimens to laboratory for analysis.
- Organized supply room and ordered supplies and equipment.
- Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Stanford Healthcare Tri Valley
Interventional Services Aide
Pleasanton, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted operating room staff with patient preparation for surgery, including transporting patients to and from the operating room.
- Maintained sterile environment in the operating room by following standard precautions.
- Gathered and prepared equipment prior to surgical procedures.
- Set up OR tables with appropriate instruments, supplies, and solutions according to procedure type.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available during the procedure.
- Transported specimens to laboratory for testing after completion of surgery.
- Inspected equipment for proper functioning prior to usage in surgery.
- Performed general housekeeping duties within the OR such as stocking shelves with medical supplies or disposing of waste materials.
Certified Nursing Assistant
V A Healthcare System
Palo Alto, CA
01.2006 - 04.2024
- Assists the Registered Nurse (RN) with delegated tasks related to the acute patient care
- Provides age-appropriate patient care in a culturally and ethically sensitive manner
- Reports to the Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and the RN's on duty on each assigned shift for priorities and patient handoffs
- Demonstrated ability to follow directions and to perform duties according to department standards, works independently to complete necessary patient care.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stanford Healthcare System
Palo Alto, CA
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Provide high-quality patient care CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan, linen changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing
- Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care.
- Sitter or patient observe and sit with patients who are suicidal, disoriented, combative, or who can cause self-harm by pulling attached medical devices or leaving their beds.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Vocational Nursing
Western Career College
Sacramento, CASkills
- Patient Care & Safety
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Signs, EKG, & Patient Monitoring
- Privacy / HIPAA Regulation
- Patient Advocacy and Support
- Restocking supplies
- Sterilization techniques
- Basic nursing care
- Emergency Response
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Patient Services
- Quality Assurance
- Care Monitoring
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Kaiser Permanente
10.2022 - Current
Stanford Healthcare Tri Valley
Interventional Services Aide
04.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stanford Healthcare System
01.2013 - 06.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
V A Healthcare System
01.2006 - 04.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Vocational Nursing
Western Career College