Marsie Garza
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
PNA 3
San Antonio State Hospital
San Antonio, TX
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by following established protocols.
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, feeding and dressing.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Reported any unusual observations or changes in patient conditions to appropriate medical staff members.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and cleaned according to guidelines.
- Provided vital signs monitoring and reporting.
- Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Filled out and completed assignment sheet. So staff could have their assignments for the day.
Direct Support Professional
Rescare Home Healthcare
San Antonio, TX
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Home Health Aide
Outreach Health Services
San Antonio, TX
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
Education
Valley High School
Merced, CASkills
- Patient Observation
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Behavior Redirection
Accomplishments
I got Psychiatric Nurse Assistant of the year while working at SASH.
My work experience
I have been in the health care field for almost 20 years. I have worked in nursing homes, home health, group homes, one to ones, And the state hospital. I did go to school for my CNA license and kept up with it for years. I no longer have it up to date but i would like to obtain it again. I am a hard worker and i love being in this line of work. I love helping people. Im caring and compassionate and strive to do my best in everything I do.
Timeline
PNA 3
San Antonio State Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2023
Direct Support Professional
Rescare Home Healthcare
12.2020 - 09.2021
Home Health Aide
Outreach Health Services
08.2020 - 02.2021
Valley High School
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