Shebeka Gomes
Queen,NY
Summary
I am a Empathetic care provider with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating a trusting, stimulating, and safe environment for Patients. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and Rehabilitation settings providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support. Some of my experience in the Hospital setting includes but not limited to working on the Intensive Care Unit and Critical Care Unit. As a professional I would like to continue growing and perfecting my skill in the medical field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Associate
St Johns Episcopal Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced Patient well-being by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Handled sensitive Patient information with utmost confidentiality and discretion in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Safeguarded Patient health by following strict infection control protocols during all personal care tasks.
- Preforming task such EkG, Venipunctures, Glucose testing and specimens collection at Doctors request.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Peninsula Rehabilitation Centers
09.2017 - 03.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse rate.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- 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.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Dialysis Technician
Peninsula Rehabilitation Center
09.2017 - 03.2024
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Exceeded quality assurance standards by consistently adhering to established protocols and following best practices in dialysis care provision.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
Education
Personal Care Technician
NHA Certify
Queens, NY12.2023
Certification - Sterilize Technician
New York Institute of Career Development
New York, NY09.2022
Cerfification - Dialysis Technician, EKG Technician
The Manhattan Institute
New York, NY01.2020
Certify Nursing Assistant
Nurse Assistant Certificate
Queens, NY01.2017
Skills
- Critical care Unit and Intensive care unit
- Certified CPR/AED
- EKG, Venipuncture, Glucose test
- Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
- Respectful and Compassionate
Timeline
Personal Care Associate
St Johns Episcopal Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Peninsula Rehabilitation Centers
09.2017 - 03.2024
Dialysis Technician
Peninsula Rehabilitation Center
09.2017 - 03.2024
Personal Care Technician
NHA Certify
Certification - Sterilize Technician
New York Institute of Career Development
Cerfification - Dialysis Technician, EKG Technician
The Manhattan Institute
Certify Nursing Assistant
Nurse Assistant Certificate
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