Maria Rocha
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offer 15 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA/Clerical Coordinator
St. Mary's Hospital
08.2008 - Current
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
GED -
Crosby High School
Waterbury, CTSkills
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Quality Patient Care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Client Documentation
- Taking Vital Signs
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Monitoring Patient Conditions
Timeline
PCA/Clerical Coordinator
St. Mary's Hospital
08.2008 - Current
GED -
Crosby High School