Paulina Garcia
Certified Nursing Attendant/Monitor Tech.
Long Beach,California
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harbor Ucla Medical Center
Carson, CA
12.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Monitor Technician
Harbor ucla medical Center
Carson, CA
12.2019 - Current
- Safeguarded the accuracy of telemetry readings by carefully applying electrodes according to established guidelines.
- Assisted in the training of new Monitor Technicians, promoting a cohesive team environment and efficient workflow.
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Troubleshot monitor equipment issues, ensuring uninterrupted surveillance of patients'' heart activity.
- Promoted a positive work environment through active collaboration with peers, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals within the facility.
- Enhanced patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs and interpreting EKG data.
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain quality patient care.
- Reviewed patient medical history, previous cardiac tests completed and prior surgeries performed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
harbor ucla medical center
Carson, CA
12.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared patient with critical condition like no scull because of the car accident.auto vs pedestrian and Gun shut wound
- Cared patient contact precaution.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training School
Pioneer, Artesia Ca12.2022
Associate of Science - Certified Nursing Attendant
Trinity College
Torrance07.2010
Associate of Arts - Computer Programming
Aclc
Phillippines05.2005
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harbor Ucla Medical Center
12.2019 - Current
Monitor Technician
Harbor ucla medical Center
12.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
harbor ucla medical center
12.2018 - Current
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training School
Associate of Science - Certified Nursing Attendant
Trinity College
Associate of Arts - Computer Programming
Aclc
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