Samuel Aligaen
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
IMCS
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
CNA
PLATINUM HEALTHCARE
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Platinum Healthcare is an agency
- I was assigned to HarborUCLA 6 west ICU in 2019 then was assigned to Providence Sub Acute Care Center in San Pedro
- Our unit specializes in Respiratory and Brain Injury
- I assist the RN in their Patient Care
- Made sure the needs for supplies and materials are available to them
- Did some clerical duties also for the unit.
- Delivered high-quality care to trauma patients in a hospital facility.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Patient Care Technician
DAVITA DIALYSIS CENTER
04.2019 - 06.2019
- On the job training as hemodialysis technician.
CNA
HARBOR CARE CENTER
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Provide care to residents and assist in their daily activities
- Observe any changes in their emotional, physical, and mental health then report such to supervisor
- Document for future reference.
CNA
VERMONT CARE CENTER
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Provide care to residents and assist in their daily activities
- Observe any changes in their emotional, physical, and mental health then report such to supervisor
- Document for future reference.
CNA
SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Provide care to residents and assist in their daily activities
- Observe any changes in their emotional, physical, and mental health then report such to supervisor
- Document for future reference.
Personal Care Assistant
24HR HOMECARE
10.2007 - 01.2015
- Assist client in his day to day care and activities
- Personal Hygiene, grooming, and dressing up
- Exercising and some errands.
Personal Care Assistant
COURTYARD ASSISTED LIVING, 6323
08.2007 - 10.2007
- Assist client in his day to day care and activities
- Personal Hygiene, grooming, and dressing up
- Exercising and some errands
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA, Accessioner
07.2002 - 10.2005
- Identifying specimens by matching information on labels against that written on requisition
- Labeling then translating clients' orders into test codes and enter all data into the system
- Data entry (alpha numeric and 10 key)
- Third step of processing is editing data entered to system.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Vocational Nurse (2021)
Homestead School of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - Hemodialysis Technician (2019)
NP College
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy (2019)
AUMT
Some College (No Degree) - Home Health Aide (2016)
Homestead School of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant (2015)
Homestead School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Philippine School Of Business Administration
Quezon City, Philippines10.1988
Skills
- Communicates with RN and LVN in accomplishing goals
- Excellent observation skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Recording Vital Signs
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Oral Hygiene
- Documenting Behaviors
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Self Starter and Team Player
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- HHA
Timeline
CNA
IMCS
06.2023 - Current
CNA
PLATINUM HEALTHCARE
06.2019 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician
DAVITA DIALYSIS CENTER
04.2019 - 06.2019
CNA
HARBOR CARE CENTER
07.2017 - 03.2019
CNA
VERMONT CARE CENTER
11.2015 - 07.2017
CNA
SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER
11.2015 - 01.2017
Personal Care Assistant
24HR HOMECARE
10.2007 - 01.2015
Personal Care Assistant
COURTYARD ASSISTED LIVING, 6323
08.2007 - 10.2007
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA, Accessioner
07.2002 - 10.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Vocational Nurse (2021)
Homestead School of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - Hemodialysis Technician (2019)
NP College
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy (2019)
AUMT
Some College (No Degree) - Home Health Aide (2016)
Homestead School of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant (2015)
Homestead School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Philippine School Of Business Administration
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