Hi, I’m
Sunshine Roa
Dyer,IN
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
One compassionateGlenview, IL
Caregiver
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength..
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
Birchwood Health and RehabilitationChicago, IL
Student Nurse
11.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Assisted with mobility, including transferring patients using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty.
- Interacted with patients in a professional manner while providing compassionate care.
- Assessed patient needs using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Supported the administration of IV medications and fluids under close supervision.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Documented patient care activities and observations in medical records accurately.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including vitals, assessments, and lab results.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Administered oral and topical medications as directed by a healthcare provider.
- Performed physical exams and collected vital signs for assigned patients.
- Performed glucose testing and administered insulin under supervision.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient records according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Education
Americare Technical School Park Ridge, IL
Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing Practice
11-2024
Philippine Women’s University Taft avenue manila
from Broadcasting
06.1995 - 03.1999
Skills
- Medication coordination
- Compassionate client care
- Documentation
- [Language] fluency
- Alzheimer's care
- Strong ethics
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Patient advocacy
- Daily living activities assistance
- End-of-life care
- Mobility assistance
- Nutrition
- Medication administration
- Patient companionship
- Records management
- Active listening
- Safety awareness
- Conflict resolution
- Compassion and empathy
- Dependable and responsible
- ADL assistance
- Dementia care
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- CPR
- LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tagalog
Proficient (C2)
C2
American Sign Language
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Student Nurse
Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation
11.2023 - 12.2023
Caregiver
One compassionate
08.2021 - Current
Philippine Women’s University
from Broadcasting
06.1995 - 03.1999
Americare Technical School
Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing Practice