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Tania Perez

Tania Perez

PCT
Davenport,FL

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. My greatest skill as a nursing assistant and patient care technician is my extensive knowledge in customer service, which I learned working for more than 11 years as head of service centers of one of the largest companies in my country, that level Learning is obtained over the years and is an added value for the companies I work for.

Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents, and a great skill handling patients in the intensive care unit, where my experience as a Nursing Assistant reaches a high level to handle all types of patients.

Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over 3 years of 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.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Administrative Assistant

Grupo Exito
Bucaramanga, Santander Colombia
04.2002 - 01.2011
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and quality service.
  • Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Investigated and resolved accounting, service and delivery concerns.
  • Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems swiftly.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.

CNA

Larkin Community Hospital
10.2019 - 07.2020
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep CNA informed of changes
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN’s informed of changes
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
  • Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RNs informed of changes

PCT

Hialeah Hospital
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
  • Collected and transported Blood and Urine specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Organized and maintained general supply storage areas.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
  • Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
  • Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
  • Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
  • Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
  • Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.

Teacher

LA ESPERANZA EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
06.2020 - 01.2022
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
  • Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
05.2021 - Current
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
  • Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
  • Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Provided consultation to patients on community support programs, ambulatory treatment options, or termination of treatment.
  • Ran successful practice with robust patient load and high satisfaction scores due to quality of care.
  • Helped patients obtain advanced treatment by referring to specialists.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.

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  • Provided in-patient care for Number dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.

Education

PCT - Health Aide

LA ESPERANZA EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Hialeah, FL
09.2019

HHA - Health Aide

LA ESPERANZA EDUCATION SERVICES
2016

phlebotomy - Health Aide

LA ESPERANZA EDUCATION SERVICES
2019

EKG - Health Aide

LA ESPERANZA EDUCATION SERVICES
2019

CNA - Health Aide

LA ESPERANZA EDUCATION SERVICES
2019

Associate of Business Administration - Customer Service and business administration

Taller Cinco
Bogota, Colombia, Colombia
06.1997

Skills

  • Patient privacy
  • Direct patient care
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Recording vital signs
  • Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Patient assessments
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Indirect patient care

Certification

  • CCHT Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician 10/27/22 Board Certified

Timeline

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
05.2021 - Current

PCT

Hialeah Hospital
07.2020 - 06.2021

Teacher

LA ESPERANZA EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
06.2020 - 01.2022

CNA

Larkin Community Hospital
10.2019 - 07.2020

Business Administrative Assistant

Grupo Exito
04.2002 - 01.2011

PCT - Health Aide

LA ESPERANZA EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

HHA - Health Aide

LA ESPERANZA EDUCATION SERVICES

phlebotomy - Health Aide

LA ESPERANZA EDUCATION SERVICES

EKG - Health Aide

LA ESPERANZA EDUCATION SERVICES

CNA - Health Aide

LA ESPERANZA EDUCATION SERVICES

Associate of Business Administration - Customer Service and business administration

Taller Cinco
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