Melba Sedeste
Phoenix,USA
Summary
Dedicated and responsible professional with a strong work ethic and commitment to integrity. Proven ability to promote safety and maintain high standards of care through extensive experience and skills. Eager to embrace new learning opportunities and adapt to various roles. Passionate about exploring diverse challenges in the workplace.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHX
Phoenix, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to individuals in a healthcare setting
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reported changes or abnormalities to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions
- Assisted with mobility and transfers, ensuring patient safety at all times
- Responded promptly to call lights or requests for assistance from patients
- Assisted in the preparation of meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences
- Performed basic wound care under the supervision of nursing staff
- Ensured proper use and maintenance of medical equipment and supplies
- Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance knowledge of patient care techniques and procedures
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals regarding patient needs
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
- Demonstrated empathy, compassion, patience, and respect towards all patients
- Followed established protocols for infection prevention/control measures
- Adhered strictly to confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive patient information
- Safely transported patients using appropriate transfer techniques
- Assisted patients with range-of-motion exercises to promote mobility and prevent complications as prescribed by physical therapists
- Provided compassionate support for end-of-life care, addressing patients' needs to enhance comfort during critical times by providing comfort measures for terminally ill patients
- Closely monitored intake/output measurements such as fluid balance charts
- Recognized changes in mental status or behavior that required immediate attention
Information Technology Technician
TestOut
Phoenix, USA
06.2020 - Current
- Achieved network pro certification through intensive study and practical application.
- Achieved CompTIA + certification to validate IT skills and knowledge.
- Gained foundational skills in computer troubleshooting
- Completed training for entry-level technical industry roles
- Achieved PROC certification to demonstrate proficiency in process control.
LNA, Medtech
Crossroads Rehabilitation and Recovery
Phoenix, USA
08.2019 - Current
- Taking vital signs such as BP, HR, RR, Temp and O2
- Supervised medication distribution to ensure accurate administration and adherence
- Changed bandages and provided first aid
- Cultivated trust with family members and friends to improve communication and care coordination
- Communicating treatment with other health provider
- Facilitated client appointments by connecting with healthcare providers for timely access to care
LNA, Med tech and Caregiver
MorningStar Senior Living
Fountain Hills, USA
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Supervising distributions of medications
- Taking vital signs and blood glucose
- Changed bandages on patients to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Assisting with activities daily living such as bathing, feeding, grooming etc.
- Facilitating the needs of patients with dementia and other related memory loss problems.
- Established rapport with family and friends to enhance patient support and communication.
- Communicating treatment with other health providers.
- Promoted a healthy lifestyle by organizing fitness activities. and engaging lifestyle while providing security and independence
- Used a creative mind to develop engaging activities for residents. and compassionate heart to serve the residents
LNA
Santé Rehabilitation Group
Mesa, USA
11.2013 - 08.2017
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, and grooming, to enhance their comfort and dignity.
- Measured vital signs and blood glucose levels to assess patient health.
- Communicated treatment plans with healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
- Promoted healthy and engaging lifestyles for residents, fostering their sense of security and independence.
- Applied creativity and compassion to engage and support residents.
- Establishing rapport with family and friends
Nurse
Palawan Adventist Hospital
Puerto Princesa
03.2007 - 01.2010
- Worked in outpatient department and emergency room, providing quality patient care.
- Oversaw nursing care laboratory operations, ensuring effective workflow and compliance.
- Supported new nursing students with technical guidance and ensured adherence to established nursing procedures.
Education
Associate - LNA, Caregiver and med tech
Arizona Medical School Institute
Phoenix, AZ03-2013
Bachelor's - Nursing
MSH-CMAFI
Iligan03-2007
Skills
- CNA certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Patient Care
- Home Health
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs documentation
- Patient monitoring
- Patient evaluations
- Caregiving
- Basic wound care
- Medication management
- Medication supervision
- Infection Control Training
- Infection prevention practices
- Infection prevention
- Patient safety protocols
- Mobility assistance
- Mobility support
- ADL support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Dining assistance
- Palliative care
- Care coordination
- Care planning
- Care plan management
- Care strategy development
- Patient interaction
- Communicating treatment
- Communication effectiveness
- Communication skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Rapport building
- Building relationships
- Teamwork
- Conflict management
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Emotional assistance
- Goal setting
- Organization compliance
- Organizational skills
- Time efficiency
- Multitasking
- Process optimization
- Record keeping
- Medical Records
- Electronic medical records
- EMR Systems
- Healthcare applications
- Patient care systems
- Software proficiency
- Microsoft Windows
- Cross-department collaboration
- Insurance coordination
- Insurance practices
- OSHA compliance
- Compliance knowledge
- Diagnostic testing
- Specimen collection
- Blood glucose testing
- Seizure precautions
- Basic life support
- Therapy assistance
- Respiratory care
- Tracheostomy care
- Catheter care
- Room preparation
- Condition tracking
- Monitoring tools
- Healthy meal preparation
- Clinical training
- Safety procedures
- Risk management
- Risk prevention
- Patient training
- Patient behavior support
- Clinical training
- Care quality monitoring
- Time efficiency
- Compassionate care
- Caregiving
- Elderly care
- Care quality monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient data organization
- Monitoring tools
- Seizure precautions
- Software proficiency
- Care quality monitoring
- Clinical training
- Healthy meal preparation
Certification
- CPR, Indefinite
- CNA, Indefinite
- BLS Certification, 10/01/23 to 10/01/26
- Driver's License, 11/01/18 to 11/01/28
- State Tested Nursing Assistant, 08/01/13 to 11/01/26
- Certified Medication Aide, Indefinite
- certified computer technicians
Assessments
- Home health aide skills, Proficient, 02/01/21
- Nursing assistant skills, Proficient, 02/01/21
- Computer skills
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHX
08.2023 - Current
Information Technology Technician
TestOut
06.2020 - Current
LNA, Medtech
Crossroads Rehabilitation and Recovery
08.2019 - Current
LNA, Med tech and Caregiver
MorningStar Senior Living
08.2016 - 08.2019
LNA
Santé Rehabilitation Group
11.2013 - 08.2017
Nurse
Palawan Adventist Hospital
03.2007 - 01.2010
Associate - LNA, Caregiver and med tech
Arizona Medical School Institute
Bachelor's - Nursing
MSH-CMAFI