Tamika Pizarro
Boston,MA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Boston Medical Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient transfers. Proven ability to maintain infection control standards while providing compassionate care. Bilingual and adept at electronic charting, I excel in team environments, ensuring patient safety and comfort in high-pressure situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Boston Medical Center, Boston City Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, feeding, and daily comfort needs, enhancing overall patient well-being in acute care units.
- Measured vital signs and reported changes promptly to nurses in busy hospital settings.
- Responded promptly to call lights and addressed patient needs, ensuring timely support and comfort.
- Assisted with patient repositioning and safe transfers using lifts, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers, promoting patient safety and comfort.
- Kept rooms clean and stocked while following Boston Medical Center infection control standards.
- Gathered biological samples from patients for accurate medical testing.
Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant
Boston Medical Center, Boston City Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
10.2014 - 11.2018
- Monitored patient safety through one-on-one observation to prevent falls and ensure well-being.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols to deliver quality patient care.
- Provided daily personal hygiene and comfort care to enhance patient well-being.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as toileting, ambulation and positioning of immobile patients.
- Assisted with clinical procedures such as vital signs, glucose checks and catheterizations.
- Documented patient information accurately in an electronic medical record system for continuity of care.
Medical Assistant
Brigham and Women's at Newton Corner
Newton, Massachusetts
12.2009 - 10.2014
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Measured vital signs and documented patient histories before provider visits.
- Supported providers during examinations and minor procedures to enhance patient care.
- Performed blood draws on patients to ensure accurate lab testing.
- Performed EKG tests on patients to assess heart activity.
- Administered urine tests and pregnancy tests to gather essential health information.
- Performed peak flow measurements to evaluate patients' lung function.
- Conducted ear irrigation procedures to remove excess wax and debris.
- Scanned patient documents into the electronic health record system for accurate record-keeping.
- Sent result letters to patients to communicate test outcomes and next steps.
Education
Medical Assistant
Everest Institute
Brighton, MA06-2009
Information Technology
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA06-2008
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Brighton, MA06-2007
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Glucose monitoring
- Vital signs interpretation
- Patient assessment
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Electronic charting
- Activities of daily living
- Patient transfers
- Patient care coordination
- CPR/OSHA/HIPAA trained
- Patient communication
- Work well on team
Accomplishments
- High Honor
- Perfect Attendance Award
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Boston Medical Center, Boston City Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2020
Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant
Boston Medical Center, Boston City Hospital
10.2014 - 11.2018
Medical Assistant
Brigham and Women's at Newton Corner
12.2009 - 10.2014
Medical Assistant
Everest Institute
Information Technology
Cambridge College
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School