Teresa I Garcia
Ridge,NY
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patients' medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
St Charles rehabilitation
Port Jefferson, New York
11.2016 - 01.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments in accordance with safety protocols.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care plans and needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness practices during recovery.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Nurse Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2012 - 11.2016
- Patient Care on critically ill/intubated patients
- Set up patients on tele monitoring to ensure continuous observation and timely intervention.
- Transferred patients using ceiling lift/hoyer to ensure safe and comfortable movement.
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Admitting patients
- Restocked medical equipment in designated areas to maintain readiness for staff and patient needs.
Nurse Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Delivered patient care focused on individual needs
- Processed patient admissions efficiently
- Transferred and transported patients to various departments, ensuring comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
- Admitting Patient
- Sterilizing Equipment
- UCG testing
Nurse Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Provided compassionate patient care in a clinical setting.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs to ensure timely medical responses.
- Facilitated safe transferring of patients to enhance mobility.
- Facilitated safe patient transfers to promote mobility and comfort.
- Managed intake and output for patient drains and catheters.
- Managed intake and output for patient drains and catheters to support recovery.
Education
Diploma -
Brentwood High School
Skills
- Patient care
- CPR Certification
- Training new assistants
- EPIC proficiency
- Supply management
- Critical thinking
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
St Charles rehabilitation
11.2016 - 01.2026
Nurse Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2012 - 11.2016
Nurse Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2012
Nurse Assistant
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.1994 - 01.2001
Diploma -
Brentwood High School