Nancy Prado

Summary

Compassionate caregiver skilled in enhancing client well-being through daily living support, medication administration, and emotional companionship. Reliable and adaptable, committed to maintaining a safe environment and fostering positive relationships with clients.

Overview

Certification

Work History

Caregiver/Medication Technician

Birchview Memory Care Community

Sedro-Woolley, Washington

2023 - 2025

Administered medications according to prescribed schedules.
Supported clients in daily living activities and personal hygiene to promote independence and dignity.
Enhanced client comfort by providing support for bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene routines.
Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
Monitored residents' health conditions and reported changes to nursing staff.
Recorded care provided and revised resident care plans.
Maintained a clean and safe environment in all resident areas.
Ensured clean and organized environment to enhance client comfort and safety.
Executed light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and changing linens, to maintain a supportive living space.
Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
Trained new staff on caregiving protocols and community policies.

Dental Assistant

Sedro woolley Family Dental

Sedro-Woolley, Washington

2021 - 2023

Assisted in patient preparations for dental procedures and treatments.
Sterilized and organized dental instruments and equipment efficiently.
Supported dentists during procedures by handing tools and materials.
Maintained a clean and safe working environment in the dental office.
Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and questions.
Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Arranged dental instruments and equipment systematically on the tray prior to procedures.
Received patients upon arrival and provided assistance to their designated examination room.
Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.

Caregiver

Homeplace

Burlington, Washington

2020 - 2022

Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at Homeplace.
Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and care plans.
Documented client behavior and changes in health status regularly.
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.

Education

High School Diploma -

Burlington Edison High School

Burlington, WA

06-2021

Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assistant

North Career Technical Academy

Mount Vernon, WA