Miriam Mendias
DesMoines,IA
Summary
Bilingual PCT focused on empathetic, patient-focused care. Trustworthy caregiver experienced in home and hospital settings. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Dependable clinical assistant experienced in consulting and coordinating with healthcare team members to assess and implement patient care plans. Competent in taking vitals such as blood pressure, oxygen levels and temperature. Respectful Healthcare professional well-versed in direct care to over 16 patients per shift, including vital signs monitoring and hygiene assistance. Kind and personable with 12 years of experience in healthcare roles. Patient-focused CNA with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCT
Occupational Health
07.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring clear understanding of treatment plans.
- Promoted a positive clinical atmosphere with excellent interpersonal skills among staff members.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately recording medical histories and vital signs.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations, enhancing their trust in the healthcare system.
- Handled phone calls from patients professionally, addressing concerns promptly while managing sensitive situations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Directly cared for patients at least 16 yrs to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
Patient Transporter
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
PCT
TCU Lutheran Hospital-Desmoines,Iowa
06.2013 - 06.2022
- Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients unit specific procedures
- Assited nurses with cleaning rectaltube, G-tube, J-tube, and regular catheter insertion
- Charter daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and ouputs
- Recognized and reporter abnormalities and/or changes in patient's health status to nursing staff
- Documented resident records on daily flow sheets
- Comfortedpatients and provided them with reassurance and encoragement
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for wiich care is provided
- Kept facility stocked with necesary supplies, equipment and instruments
- Sensitive to the needs of gereatric patients
- Promoted personal and co-worker safety
- Assisted with ADLs
- Prepared patients rooms prior to their arrival
- Collected urine and fecal samples
- Assisted with adequated nutrition and fluid intake
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchair and adaptive equipment.
- Enhanced PCT trainee skills by developing comprehensive simulation exercises and hands-on practice sessions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of healthcare regulations, trends, and advancements in patient care techniques.
- Promoted a culture of excellence within the PCT program by setting high expectations for both academic achievement and professional conduct among students.
CDAC
Golden Angels-Clive, Iowa
07.2009 - 08.2017
- PRN, Assisted with ADLs Performed household task such as laundry,dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming
- Cleaning and organized patient's living quarters
- Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients, planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Education
CNA -
Mercy College
DesMoines, IASkills
- Bilingual in Spanish
Ethical Practice
Quality Improvement
Patient Care and Safety
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Multitasking Abilities
Organizational Skills
Team Collaboration
Adaptability and Flexibility
Professionalism
Patient Assessment
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certification
- Physical Capacity Profile (PCP)
- DOT drug screen
- CPR/AED Certification
- Iowa Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
PCT
Occupational Health
07.2023 - Current
Patient Transporter
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
06.2022 - 06.2023
PCT
TCU Lutheran Hospital-Desmoines,Iowa
06.2013 - 06.2022
CDAC
Golden Angels-Clive, Iowa
07.2009 - 08.2017
CNA -
Mercy College
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