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Nelida Rodriguez

Lexington,KY

Summary

Committed and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Healthcare Assistant

HealthFirst Bluegrass
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and culture.
  • Assisted with taking and documenting vital signs such as temperature, weight, height, blood pressure, and pulse
  • Performed hearing and vision tests and other in-house labs such as COVID, influenza, RSV, and strep tests
  • Provided care to 15 or more patients per day and updated their charts while rooming them to prepare them to see provider

ESL Teacher

Gangseo SLP
02.2020 - 03.2022
  • Increased ESL students' reading, writing, speaking and listening levels by integrating online word games and songs and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Created academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations every 3 months.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Patient Care Technician

Baptist Health Lexington
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Obtained patient vital signs, checked glucose, and reported results to staff nurse in 19-bed unit, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified staff nurses to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Morning Pointe Assisted Living
12.2016 - 06.2019
  • Oversaw and maintained 10 residents' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Obtained residents' medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Performed in fun group activities with residents to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Cared for residents with diagnoses such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, dementia, and diabetes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05.2018

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Basic Life Support
  • Versatile
  • EMR / EHR
  • Patient-focused Care
  • Taking Vital Signs
  • Recording EKGs
  • Fluency in Spanish

Additional Information

  • Baptist Health Lexington Volunteer (July 2014)
  • CrossRoads Missions Mexico Volunteer/Interpreter (April 2018)
  • Kentucky Refugee Ministries Volunteer (December 2019)

Timeline

Healthcare Assistant

HealthFirst Bluegrass
08.2022 - Current

ESL Teacher

Gangseo SLP
02.2020 - 03.2022

Patient Care Technician

Baptist Health Lexington
09.2018 - 02.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Morning Pointe Assisted Living
12.2016 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Kentucky

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