Millie Talavera
Kansas City,MO
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Associate
University of Kansas Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Documented patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted nurses within my scope of practice in my home unit, Trauma/Surgery and floated to other units as necessary.
- Assisted in emptying patient drains, cleaning surgical sites with CHG and central lines.
Mental Health Technician
Research Psychiatric Center
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary.
- Acquired patients vitals and blood sugar
- Took EKG's
EKG Technician
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Took EKG's in the cardiovascular unit for pre procedures and post procedures
- Took patient's EKG's in CCU, PACU, ACC, ICU,PCU, HNVU, behavioral health, labor and delivery, and NICU
- Responded to code blue's and assisted in EKG's
- Prepared paperwork including, consent forms and H&P's for nursing staff
- Applied Holter monitor's on patients that ranged from 24 hours to 14 days
Certified Nursing Aide/ Certified Medication Aide
Addington Place of Prairie Village
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care.
- Answered call lights to provide appropriate assistance to the patient.
- Recorded vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rathe, pulse, and temperature.
- Cleaned and sanitized medical equipment and rooms
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding
- Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff
- Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding and grooming tasks
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff
- Reminded patients to take medications and nutritional supplements
- Communicated with patients to determine need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
Certified Nurses Aide
Indian Creek health and Rehabilitation Center
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ADL's
Sales Representative
MetroPCS
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Aided in client satisfaction by finding a good fit cellphone and network plan that best fits their lifestyle.
- Attended scheduled training sessions, department meetings and company events to build expertise and promote company image
- Remained current on relevant product and industry information to provide up-to-date services
- Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
Hostess
Red Robin
05.2013 - 07.2014
- Assisted in serving guests for parties and special functions
- Monitored cleanliness of common areas and dining rooms to maintain neat and welcoming establishment
- Answered phone calls to take reservations and address guest questions and concerns
- Informed guests of food and drink specials.
- Engaged with guests to maximize satisfaction with food and service
- Conversed with members and guests in outgoing and friendly manner
- Presented positive first impression of establishment's high standards by delivering exceptional service
- Monitored restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow
- Observed guest needs throughout dining experience.
- Stocked service areas with supplies to deliver faster service to guests
- Remedied guest complaints and escalated serious issues to restaurant manager for prompt resolution
- Supported servers and bussers through high-volume shifts with food running and table clearing.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) In Psychology -
University of Missouri-Kansas City
12.2020
Skills
- Team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
- Organization
- Basic Computer skills
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Certified Nurses Aide
- Basic Life Support
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Nursing Associate
University of Kansas Hospital
02.2024 - Current
EKG Technician
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
02.2023 - 02.2024
Mental Health Technician
Research Psychiatric Center
05.2022 - 05.2024
Certified Nurses Aide
Indian Creek health and Rehabilitation Center
06.2020 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Aide/ Certified Medication Aide
Addington Place of Prairie Village
09.2017 - 08.2022
Sales Representative
MetroPCS
08.2014 - 06.2016
Hostess
Red Robin
05.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) In Psychology -
University of Missouri-Kansas City
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