Olga Carrasquillo

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Chapel Hill Assistant Living

05.2020 - Current

Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

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Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Education

Nursing Assistant - Gerontology

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