Nelida Leite-Brown
Belcamp,MD
Summary
Caring and energetic Nursing Assistant ( patient care technician) with 24 years of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients.
Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations.
Work independently and as a team player.
Responsible, proficient, highly skilled, reliable, enthusiastic and dedicated employee.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
10.2000 - Current
- Accurately and proficiently take and record vital signs ,height, weight,pulse oximetry, intakes and outputs(including all drains)
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Demonstrate psychomotor and problem solving skills to perform and document specific patient tasks as delegated by the RN. They include specimen collection(urine, stool,sputum), enema, ostomy and urostomy care, bladder scan, EKG's and assisting with wound care.
- Safely transport, transfer and ambulate patients using appropriate body mechanics
- Report problems and resolutions regarding patients, team members, visitors, etc. to a nurse and is able to recognize and respond to emergency situations
- anticipate and prepare for new admissions and transfers as directed by the RN
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills and competencies for the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient
- Certified and trained to perform a straight catherization, foley catheter insertion and discharge a foley
- Trained to perform suctioning on patients and assist with trach care. Qualified to obtain blood glucose sample, check quality control test on a glucometer and document
- Trained and qualified to apply telemetry units on patients and enter information in the computer
- Trained and qualified as a preceptor since 2013
- BLS and First Aid certified
- Responsible for checking and maintaining the eye station on 2 west oncology
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, Ontario CanadaHigh School Diploma -
Regiopolis Notre-Dame
Kingston, Ontario Canada06.1993
Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Behavior Redirection
- Direct Patient Care
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Effectively convey verbal and written information
- Follow directions, respond to emergency situations appropriately
- Effectively function as a member of a collaborative team, organize and manage time effectively, setting priorities and maintain confidentiality
Languages
portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
10.2000 - Current
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
St. Lawrence College
High School Diploma -
Regiopolis Notre-Dame
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