Shirley Lopez
Crossroads Home Health & Hospice
SUNNYVALE,CA
23
years of professional experience
Experienced healthcare professional with over 15 years in patient care roles. Known for dependability and problem-solving abilities while providing compassionate support and monitoring patient well-being. Eager to leverage skills to enhance patient outcomes and promote comfort in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Work History
Patient Care Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator
6 Years 11 Months- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity during care.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Home Health Aide
10 Years 5 Months- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring dignity and independence in their homes.
- Provided compassionate care and support to clients, enhancing overall well-being and comfort.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
Home Health Aide
8 Years 8 Months- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
Nursing Assistant
6 Years 11 Months- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator
UCSF Medical Center
09.2019 - CurrentRead More
Home Health Aide
Crossroads Home Health & Hospice
03.2016 - CurrentRead More
Home Health Aide
Hospice By The Bay
01.2011 - 09.2019Read More
Nursing Assistant
Grove Street Extended Care And Living Center
02.2004 - 01.2011Read More
University Of Iloilo
Bachelor of Science from Criminology
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