Lorena Vasquez

Assisted in cross-training across various hospital units. Monitored and recorded vital signs. Supported intake and output tracking. Aided patients with toileting needs. Helped with bed baths, showers, and personal hygiene. Observed and maintained skin care. Assisted patients with ambulation and repositioning. Documented patient information thoroughly in electronic health records.

Assisted in care of EMU Phase 2 patients. Supported unit clerks in administrative tasks. Aided staffing efforts in surveillance monitoring unit. Participated in staffing for intensive care units. Contributed to maternal child units staffing. Helped staff adult and adolescent psychiatric units. Assisted in emergency department staffing. Supported staffing in correctional care medical facility. Aided in staffing for eating disorder unit.

• Float Pool Staffer position. Work with the ACC to staff the hospital with the staff member who is cross trained for each specific unit. Experienced in API /Scheduler. Experienced in using excel and using smartsheet to update information and keep documentation. Corrected staff schedules. Quick decision-making skills. Great communication skills. Great at being understanding and empathetic with staff, and staying calm in high stress situations.

• Assisted in patient intake procedures, ensuring collection of comprehensive medical histories and vital signs.
• Maintained inventory of all vaccines for children and adults. Maintained proper storage and handling of all vaccines
• Trained new staff.
• Float Medical Assistant.
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Obtained patient medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
• Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
• Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.

• Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities and companionship
• Provided direct patient care; including bathing, hygiene, dressing, ambulatory and transport support
• Housekeeping, making beds, laundry, dishwashing, preparing meals
• Monitored patient vitals and progress, reporting changes, and reminding patients of medication schedules