Norma Cano
VICTORVILLE,CA
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Assistant with a proven track record at Huntingdon Hospital, adept in vital signs monitoring and offering unparalleled patient care. Excelled in maintaining privacy and confidentiality, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate support and efficient healthcare delivery. Skilled in infection control, contributing significantly to a safer environment and positive patient outcomes.
Overview
2019
2019
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant/secretary
Huntingdon Hospital
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in nursing assistance practices.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
- Contributed to infection control efforts through strict adherence to hygiene protocols and diligent cleaning practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of stress or illness, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Assisted in wound care management, following established procedures to minimize risk of infection and promote proper healing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by ensuring a comfortable environment during their stay in the healthcare facility.
- Recognized potential emergencies quickly, implementing appropriate interventions under the guidance of supervising nurses or physicians while awaiting further assistance from emergency response services if needed.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective handover communication between shifts, detailing critical information about each patient''s current status, recent changes in condition or treatment plans that may require special attention from incoming staff members taking over responsibility for their care upon arrival at work each day.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by promptly reporting any concerns or hazards observed during daily duties.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection Control
- Information Collection
- Regulatory Compliance
- Healthcare ethics
- Staff Assistance
- Patient Relations
- Call light response
- First-aid and CPR
- Basic Life Support
- Recording vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Supporting personal needs
- Compassionate caregiver
- Collecting vital signs
- Safety Precautions
- Light Housekeeping
- Transporting patients
- Inpatient Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Ambulation Assistance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
08.2017 - 10.2018
Nurse Assistant/secretary
Huntingdon Hospital
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