Roxana Abreu
Miami,FL
Summary
Skilled Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Coral Reef Subacute Care Center, adept in patient care and vital sign monitoring. Demonstrates a strong ability to provide emotional support and companionship, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Excelled in infection control procedures, contributing to a 20% decrease in patient infections. Caring and compassionate Nursing Assistant provides thorough clinical, customer service and communication skills. Adaptable to quickly learn new concepts and skills. Compassionate professional possessing exceptional communication and organizational skills. Offering several years of experience in providing basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Accustomed to feeding, bathing, grooming and transporting patients. Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing patient care within diverse healthcare environments. Strengths include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and delivering bedside care to patients under nurses' supervision. Previous work has resulted in improved overall patient satisfaction due to effective communication and empathetic patient engagement. Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Coral Reef Subacute care center
Miami, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Nursing Assistant
Lumars Health Care,Corp
Miami, FL
02.2017 - Current
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Surgical Technologist
Miami Aesthetic Center Doral
Miami, FL
12.2017 - 11.2020
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Transported patients to operating room before surgery and monitored vital signs throughout procedure.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Completed documentation related to patient care, such as recording vital signs or documenting medications administered.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
Nursing Assistant
Heavenly Touch Home Health Care
Miami, FL
02.2015 - 08.2020
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
Nurse Assistant
Center of Catholic
Omaha, NE
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Assisted with administering medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hialeah Adult Education Center Hialeah
Hialeah, FL12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Licentiste in General Nursing BS in Nursing
Higher Institute of Medical Sciences
Havana Cuba07-2006
Skills
- Call light response
- Personal hygiene support
- Linen management
- Monitoring fluids
- Medical record tracking
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient mobility support
- Patient feeding
- Mobility assistance
- Medication administration
- Infection control procedures
- Companionship and emotional support
- Case management
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient care
- Recording vital signs
Certification
- Florida Departments of Nursing ,License CNA # 382385.
- American Board of Surgical Assistant, License Surgical Assistant # 17-359.
- Registered Medical Assistant /Phlebotomist.
- CPR/AED-BLS,American Heart Association.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Coral Reef Subacute care center
10.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Miami Aesthetic Center Doral
12.2017 - 11.2020
Nursing Assistant
Lumars Health Care,Corp
02.2017 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Heavenly Touch Home Health Care
02.2015 - 08.2020
Nurse Assistant
Center of Catholic
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Florida Departments of Nursing ,License CNA # 382385.
- American Board of Surgical Assistant, License Surgical Assistant # 17-359.
- Registered Medical Assistant /Phlebotomist.
- CPR/AED-BLS,American Heart Association.
High School Diploma -
Hialeah Adult Education Center Hialeah
Bachelor of Science - Licentiste in General Nursing BS in Nursing
Higher Institute of Medical Sciences
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