Obdulia Ortega
Edinburg
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Mr. Ross
Mission
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities for client at home.
- Monitored client's health and reported changes to family.
- Provided companionship and emotional support during visits.
- Helped with meal preparation and nutrition planning.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for client.
Elderly Caregiver
Ms. Petrides
McAllen
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance quality of life.
- Monitored medication schedules and ensured timely administration of prescribed doses.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Conducted light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean living environment.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding care needs and changes.
- Implemented safety measures to prevent falls and ensure a secure home environment.
- Engaged clients in social activities to promote mental stimulation and well-being.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and 4daily living instruction.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
- Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Registered Nurse
Secretaria De Salud
Reynosa
05.2011 - 08.2019
- Provided direct patient care in various medical departments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for patient assessments and planning.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health systems.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and procedures.
- Conducted routine health screenings and monitored vital signs regularly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Education
Associate of Science - CNA
New Start School
McAllen, TX05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
JOSÉ ÁNGEL CADENA Y CADENA
REYNOSA TAMAULIPAS07-2011
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan development
- Communication skills
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Limited
Certification
- CNA CERTIFICATION
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION
Timeline
Caregiver
Mr. Ross
12.2024 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Ms. Petrides
05.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Secretaria De Salud
05.2011 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - CNA
New Start School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
JOSÉ ÁNGEL CADENA Y CADENA
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