Martha Elena Norales Ramirez
Houston,TX
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with expert knowledge of medical terminology and HIPPA compliance. Action and great attitude with established career working in Acute settings for many years. Fluently bilingual in Spanish
Dedicated to providing every patient with top-notch service and support through high-quality care and efficient management of unit documentation. Collaborative and team-oriented with healthcare staff to effectively contribute to patient needs. Detail-oriented and methodical in tracking changing conditions, collecting biological samples and ambulating patients.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant II
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital
05.2020 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Helped Patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Patient Care Technician/Certified Nurse Assistant
Keck Medical Center of USC
03.2001 - 09.2019
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed railing, and bedside tables and equipment
- Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatment and entered information in patient records and charts
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Education
No Degree - Certified Psychiatric Technician
American Association of Psychiatric Technicians
1220 S St. Suite 100 Sacramento, Ca 9581110-2024
CNA -
Preferred College of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA01.2005
San Martin De Porres
01.1986
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Written and verbal communication
- Emotional Support
- Behavioral Management
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs monitoring
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant II
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Patient Care Technician/Certified Nurse Assistant
Keck Medical Center of USC
03.2001 - 09.2019
San Martin De Porres
No Degree - Certified Psychiatric Technician
American Association of Psychiatric Technicians
CNA -
Preferred College of Nursing
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