Shirley Larrea
Garden City,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented and reliable professional skilled in managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Strong commitment to teamwork with a consistent pursuit of additional responsibilities to drive collective success. Proven ability to adapt quickly in dynamic environments, ensuring efficient and effective achievement of goals. Passionate about contributing to team objectives and fostering a collaborative work atmosphere.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AMSA
Boise VA Medical Center
Boise, ID
09.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Certified Nursing Assistant
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise VA Medical Center
Boise, Idaho
07.2017 - 09.2022
- Evaluated patient care needs and provided care in a safe and timely manner. Increased care efficiency and quality by evaluating and prioritizing patient care needs and staffing volume. Assisted patients with daily care needs, as well as medical emergencies. Documented all care provided correctly while ensuring patient privacy.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in patient care practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for veterans.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
Idaho State Veterans Home
Boise, Idaho
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted patients with daily care needs. Transported patients to appointments outside of facility. Monitored patient vitals and reported any necessary concerns to staff nurse.
Travel CNA
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC
Meridian, Idaho
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Provided compassionate care to patients in various settings, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Trained new CNAs on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency in patient service delivery.
- Advocated for patients' needs, fostering positive relationships within diverse communities.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening skills and effective communication techniques that eased anxiety during transitions between facilities.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity for clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Travel CNA
Interim HealthCare
Wichita, Kansas
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Performed medical assisting duties including, patient interviews to obtain medical records, collecting blood and tissue specimens, and providing patient education. Evaluated and implemented necessary changes based on staffing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Associated Homecare
Eldorado, Kansas
12.2009 - 03.2011
- Performed direct patient care in patient homes. Cooked, cleaned, and assisted patients with all activities of daily living. Provided emotional, psychological, and spiritual well being of the patients I cared for. Maintained accurate documentation of duties completed and any concerns relating to my scope of practice or the patient’s well-being.
Medical Assistant
Saltzer Medical Group
Nampa, Idaho
11.1989 - 11.1999
- Assisted outpatient care services. Obtained vitals, checked patients in, and assisted with minor procedures. Performed clerical duties such as answering phone calls, data entry, and administrative work. Setup and operated equipment for diagnostic and healthcare related treatments. Maintained patient records.
Education
No Degree - REGISTERED NURSE
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID05-2028
CNA - Nursing
Witchita Area Technical College, Healthcare Urban League/WATC
Wichita, KS01-2010
Skills
- Attentive to planning, coordinating, analyzing, and directing the diverse activities of job duties
- Successful in resolving complex issues to ensure patient services are met and exceeded
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Familiar with a variety of medical charting systems including, CTM, CPRS, Vista, REFDOC and CERNER
- Multitasking Abilities
- Customer service
Certification
- Home Health Aid Certificate (HHA)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (AHA)
- Nursing Assistant Certificate (CNA)
- Medical Assistant Certificate (CMA)
Timeline
AMSA
Boise VA Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise VA Medical Center
07.2017 - 09.2022
Idaho State Veterans Home
07.2016 - 07.2017
Travel CNA
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC
07.2013 - 07.2016
Travel CNA
Interim HealthCare
03.2011 - 03.2013
Associated Homecare
12.2009 - 03.2011
Medical Assistant
Saltzer Medical Group
11.1989 - 11.1999
No Degree - REGISTERED NURSE
College of Western Idaho
CNA - Nursing
Witchita Area Technical College, Healthcare Urban League/WATC