Samantha Cervantes

I am a contract worker through the agency Medical edge, I have a contract at the State Hospital, I have been there for a year.

I assist in reminding the patients to keep up with their hygiene, take their very important psych medications, go to groups. I help the patients get back to a quality of life.

I do wellness checks every 15 minutes, checking the safety of the patient and their well-being.

• Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
• Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
• Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
• Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
• Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
• Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
• Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
• Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
• Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
• Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

• 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.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

• 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.

Administered medications to patients.

Wound Care

Answered call lights, assisted in toileting, transferring, feeding, bathing

• 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.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.