Maria Carcache
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at MGA Healthcare, adept at vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and meticulous documentation. Committed to ensuring safety and comfort while implementing wound care and medication administration protocols.
Overview
2018
2018
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Agency MGA Healthcare
Bay Area. UCSF Mission Bay, Parnassus, Mount Zion
08.2010 - 01.2018
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Caregiver
Private Residence
Belvedere Tiburon. Oakland. Mill Valley. S Rafael., CA
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Dedicated to protecting patient safety.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on the availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Nurse Assistant
MGA Healthcare - San Francisco
Oakland. Highland Hospital.
- Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
- Educated patients on pre-procedure instructions related to their particular procedure.
- Identified potential problems and complications that may arise during diagnostic testing.
- Conducted basic laboratory testing for urinalysis, venipuncture, and hematology.
- Assisted with special procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheter insertions and specimen collection.
- Provided direct patient care under established policies and procedures.
- Provided patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or licensed physician.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights or requests for assistance.
- Monitored patient vital signs during procedures and reported any changes to the physician.
Nursing Student
USF
VA Martinez, VA AirForce Fairfield, Sacramento
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Advocated for patient needs with the interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physicians during the examination and treatment of patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Universida Natinal Autonoma De Nicaragua
Nicaragua01-2005
Nursing Prerequisites
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CABSN
University of San Francisco
Sacramento, CASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Patient care documentation
- Wound care assistance
- Medication administration
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- CNA
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Agency MGA Healthcare
08.2010 - 01.2018
Caregiver
Private Residence
01.2006 - 01.2016
Nurse Assistant
MGA Healthcare - San Francisco
Nursing Student
USF
Associate of Science - Biology
Universida Natinal Autonoma De Nicaragua
Nursing Prerequisites
Contra Costa College
BSN
University of San Francisco
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