MARTHA ALICIA RODRIGUEZ

Collaborates with direct patient care team associates ensure patient care services are adjusted and completed with the patient's changing care needs.

Provides direct care support and technical assistance to the Registered Nurse (RN) to allow the RN to primarily focus on and achieve the patient's care planning and coordination needs.

Collaborates with the RN to establish mutual care priorities on a shift-by -shift basis.

Effectively communicates meaningful pertinent information to appropriate individuals to assist in accurate care for the patient.

Completes routine and delegated tasks in a timely manner and seeks assistance from the RN to prioritize activities when workload demands cannot be met to ensure the patient's care completed thoroughly and timely.

Assists the RN to complete focused technical skills and procedures in support of therapeutic and/or diagnostic interventions.

Assists the patient and family to complete activities of daily living, anticipates the patient's needs and modifies the approach based on the plan of care, patient coordination, patient age and development and patient request(s) to allow growth and development of the patient and family functions.

Collects date and offers input on project teams to participate in process improvements activities enhancing the organization's effectiveness.

Performs Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) duties multiples departments as assigned.

Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.

Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, withing scope, role specific function.

Other duties as assigned.

• Answer phones using phone etiquette, messages
• Answer call lights, Daily Census Report
• Assisted in the care of hospital patients under the direction of medical staff
• Maintain all admits/discharges in the A/D book with a patient label, change, use of tube system
• Print out Handoff Transfer sheets for patients leaving the Unit handed to Transport
• Make sure all Linens, Gloves, Cabinets, Miller carts are restocked
• Measured vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, and height.
• Turned and repositioned bedfast patients to prevent bed sores
• Bathed and dressed patients requiring assistance, maintains patient confidentiality
• Provided emotional support to all patients
• Prepared beds and kept rooms in an orderly manner
• Followed Doctor’s/Medical instructions regarding patient care
• Occasionally ran errands for Medical Staff
• Maintain stocks/supplies: protocols, office supplies in an orderly manner
• Organized and prepared medical equipment for Special Procedures
• Cleaned and sterilized medical equipment
• Order test, treatments, labs, recorded and filed examination results for record keeping purposes
• Followed equipment, tourniquets, needles and work kits according to requirements for specimen tests or procedures
• My bilingual skills allowed me to assist Medical Staff in translating information
• Assisted in developing new procedures for health unit clerks, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined processes.
• Maintained a clean and organized work environment, contributing to efficient hospital operations.
• Reduced wait times for laboratory results by efficiently processing lab requisitions and specimen tracking forms.
• Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to optimize bed management and patient flow.
• Streamlined patient registration processes by accurately entering demographic data into electronic health record systems.
• Supported nursing staff with timely updates on patient status, facilitating effective treatment plans.
• Facilitated timely discharge planning by coordinating transportation arrangements for patients upon release from the hospital setting.
• Provided exceptional customer service to patients and their families, addressing questions and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Increased accuracy of medication administration records by diligently transcribing physician orders.
• Expedited insurance verification processes by obtaining necessary information from patients, providers, and insurers.
• Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive information.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
• Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
• Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
• Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
• Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
• Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
• Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
• Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
• Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
• Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
• Delivered high-quality care to Dementia patients in hospital facility.
• Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

• Provided personal health care for residence
• Followed doctor’s instructions regarding patient care and administration of medication
• Measured and prepared foods on daily meals
• Fed and bathe patients who required assistance
• Turned and repositioned bedfast patients to prevent bed sores
• Assisted elderly with personal support to all patients
• Provided quality care emotional support to all residence
• Recorded necessary information on patients chart to maintain medical staff
• Assisted in the care of patients under direction of nursing and medical staff
• Duties performed include bathing, feeding, taking vital signs, changing bed linen, and dressing patients
• Secured and transported patients using gait belts, walkers, wheel chairs, and special equipment necessary
• Encouraged residence to participate in games, arts, and crafts activities
• Empty dirty trash and linen carts
• Over 17 year experience in health care

• Operated nursing devices able to take responsibility of receptionist computer, multiple telephone lines, intercom, pagers, stencil punching machine, imprinter, or any other machine requiring no previous training
• Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with policies and regulations as they apply to work or patient problem solving
• Ability to meet and deal effectively with family and public visitors
• Performed transcribing utilizing basic knowledge of medical terminology, medical ethics and laws, health unit management.
• Performed non-clinical tasks for patient admission, transfer, and discharge, preoperative and postoperative procedures.
• Greeted patients and assisted them in filing Medical Forms
• Identified patient needs and communicated to proper staff, assembled patient charts and kept current, maintained and ordered supplies in nursing units
• Identified overhead emergency code call, communicated messages to appropriate personnel or department, and worked within chain command of nursing unit at all times
• Maintained indexes on patients, diseases, operations, and other categories
• Conducted inventory of medical and office supplies
• Admitted patients and scheduled appointments
• Prepared and organized patient files for Medical Staff members
• Compiled and maintained medical records of hospital patients
• Occasionally ran errands for Medical Staff