Melissa Loera
Skiatook
Summary
Compassionate bilingual PCA with extensive experience at Hillcrest Medical Center working on the Orthopedic Spine Institute floor, specializing in vital signs monitoring and patient mobility assistance. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring high-quality patient care. Committed to enhancing patient well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA (Patient Care Assistant)
Hillcrest Medical Center
Tulsa
01.2018 - Current
- Assist patients with essential daily activities, including eating, bathing, grooming and mobility.
- Ensure the well-being and comfort of patients helping patients feel valued and understood under my care and communicating any changes or complications to the Nurse.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to the elderly.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Performed vital sign monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Prepared patient charts for admission and answered phone calls.
- Responded to call lights to assist patients with needs.
- Documented patient care and safety accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Trained new staff members on patient care.
Life Engagement Coordinator
Oxford Glen Memory Care
Owasso
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted Dementia and Alzheimer residence with essential daily activities.
- Communicated any changes or complications to the Nurse
- Provided emotional support to the residence and their families.
- Created and maintained a clean and safe environment for the residence.
- Assisted transportation for the residence to various areas within the facility.
- Served meals to the residences and monitored their food and beverage intake.
- Managed scheduling of events, ensuring diverse offerings for varying resident interests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Tulsa, OKSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient mobility assistance
- Patient care documentation
- Emergency response
- Patient support
- Emotional support
- Communication skills
- Time management
Timeline
PCA (Patient Care Assistant)
Hillcrest Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
Life Engagement Coordinator
Oxford Glen Memory Care
01.2016 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Union High School