Olga M Tuorto
Northfield Surgical Center
Belleville,NJ
2
Languages
2027
years of professional experience
Ability to enhance patient comfort and independence while ensuring adherence to care plans. Strong communicator with a commitment to promoting mental well-being and safety in diverse healthcare settings.
Experienced with providing compassionate care and support to clients. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to enhance patient comfort and trust. Knowledge of managing daily living activities, and patient safety protocols.
Experienced with sterilization processes and decontamination procedures. Utilizes attention to detail and strict adherence to safety standards to ensure clean and sterile surgical instruments. Knowledge of quality control measures and teamwork in dynamic healthcare environments.
Healthcare professional with robust background in delivering high-quality patient care in home settings. Adept at fostering supportive environment and ensuring patient comfort. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing care requirements.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Work History
Home Health Aide
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to promote mental well-being among clients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
3 Years 10 Months- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and observations.
- Supported implementation of patient care plans, adapting to individual needs effectively.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, maintaining a safe environment for patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- 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.
Restorative Aide
3 Years 3 Months- Supported rehabilitation programs by assisting with exercises and mobility
- Documented resident progress and communicated updates to nursing staff effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Assisted patients with range-of-motion exercises, promoting flexibility and preventing muscle atrophy.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive restorative care and assistance with daily activitities.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to supervising therapists, maintaining effective communication among team members.
- Complied with infection control protocols while performing various tasks such as wound dressing changes or transferring patients between surfaces.
- Educated patients on the importance of exercise programs and proper body mechanics, enhancing injury prevention efforts.
- Supported physical therapy sessions for improved mobility and strength in patients.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
4 Years 3 Months- Operated and maintained diagnostic equipment for accurate troubleshooting and repair.
- Executed routine maintenance tasks to ensure optimal functionality of systems and tools.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking parts and supplies for efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve technical issues and improve service delivery.
- Inspected and packaged medical supplies, ensuring accuracy in labeling and adherence to inventory control procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization processes, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance checks for audit purposes.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict guidelines for decontamination, assembly, and transport of surgical instruments.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely delivery of properly sterilized and assembled instrument sets.
- Reduced the risk of infection in patients by maintaining a clean and organized central sterile processing area.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Operated sterilization equipment effectively, maintaining optimal functionality and adhering to safety protocols.
- Sterilized surgical instruments using steam and chemical methods to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
Education
High School Diploma
Lawyer
Skills
Patient care
Personal hygiene assistance
Feeding assistance
Bathing assistance
Dressing assistanc
First aid and safety
Care plan management
Mobility support
Ambulation assistance
Catheter care assistance
Activities of daily living (adls)
Instrument decontamination
Infection control expertise
Personal protective equipment
Cross-contamination prevention
Hazardous waste disposal
Equipment sterilization
Manual cleaning techniques
Infection control
Technical documentation
Sterilization procedures
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Restorative Aide
Alarys Health
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Northfield Surgical Center
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Home Health Aide
Bayada Home Health
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Certified Nursing Assistant
Alarys Health
2023 - CurrentRead More
Nuestra Señora Del Carmen
High School Diploma
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Universidad Simón Bolívar
Lawyer
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