Sheila Morales
New Haven
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. A challenging and rewarding position within a growing organization that will utilize my skills, experience, and education as an opportunity for growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Montowese Health & Rehab Center
12.2024 - Current
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implement infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance my knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Admissions Assistant
Montowese Health & Rehab Center
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted applicants with admissions packets and served as point of contact throughout the admissions process.
- Facilitated positive interactions between residents and family as well as faculty members during on-campus visits, fostering strong connections within the school community.
- Led tours of the facility for potential residents and families to highlight features and benefits of the facility.
- Provided exceptional customer service when handling phone calls from residentss or families seeking information about facility offerings.
Therapy Aide/Receptionist
Montowese Health and Rehabilitation Center, Inc
10.2014 - 09.2019
- Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed, procedures and protocols
- Prepares patients for treatment into Physical and Occupational Therapy apparel
- Educate patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines
- Providing face to face interpretation between patients and providers
- Answering phone calls and refer them to appropriate extension
- Book Follow up appointment as well as transportation
- Filing Documents
Mobile Phlebotomist
US Laboratories
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Venipuncture
- Blood Collection & Handling Safety Verify Patient Identity
- Medical Record Review
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Reduced wait times for patients by effectively managing daily schedules and appointments for mobile phlebotomy services.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Enhanced patient trust with compassionate care, professional demeanor, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Clinical
SRC Yale New Haven Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Tech
- Patient Care
- Vital Sign
- Assist patient with Transfer to and from bathroom
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ensured a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control procedures and proper equipment handling techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, gathering vital signs and medical histories and presenting symptoms for an accurate diagnosis.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality, following HIPAA guidelines and clinic-specific policies to protect sensitive information.
- Worked with physicians and nurses in patience and care excellence.
Certified Nurse Assistant
PERSONAL (Agency)
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Escorting patients to and from medical appointments
- Assisting patients with their daily Care.
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - LPN
Porter And Chester Institute
10-2024
High School Diploma -
New Haven Adult Education
580 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven,CT 0651906-2011
Skills
- Organized
- Time management
- Patient Care
- Medication administration
- Customer Service
- Multi-tasking
- Receptions/Secretary
- Fluently Bilingual
- Blood Draw
- Patient care
Certification
- Certified PCA
- Certified Phlebotomist
Key Personal
Certified Nurse Assistant (Home Care), 2011-2014, Escorting patients to and from medical appointments, Assisting patients with their daily Care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN
Montowese Health & Rehab Center
12.2024 - Current
Admissions Assistant
Montowese Health & Rehab Center
03.2022 - Current
Mobile Phlebotomist
US Laboratories
11.2018 - 07.2019
Clinical
SRC Yale New Haven Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2018
Therapy Aide/Receptionist
Montowese Health and Rehabilitation Center, Inc
10.2014 - 09.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant
PERSONAL (Agency)
01.2011 - 01.2014
Practical Nursing Diploma - LPN
Porter And Chester Institute
High School Diploma -
New Haven Adult Education
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