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TERESA RODRIGUEZ

Matteson,Il

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at VITAS Healthcare, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and well-being while providing emotional support. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-quality care in challenging environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

HHA

VITAS Healthcare
Olympia Fields, IL
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Instructed family members on how best to provide care for their loved one when needed.
  • Helped keep track of medical supplies used by the client throughout the day.
  • Participated in team meetings with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
  • Provided respite services for family members who need time away from caring for their loved ones.
  • Changed bed linens regularly ensuring a clean environment for the client at all times.
  • Gave assistance with ambulation using proper body mechanics techniques when necessary.
  • Checked vital signs on a regular basis such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
  • Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
  • Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times.
  • Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.

PCT

ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER
Oak Lawn, IL
08.2020 - 09.2022
  • Administered bathing and grooming to enhance patient comfort and hygiene.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly to ensure patient stability.
  • Managed feeding schedules, accommodating individual dietary needs.
  • Conducted blood sugar tests to monitor diabetic patients effectively.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.

HHA

VITAS HEALTHCARE
Tinley Park, IL
04.2017 - 08.2020
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
  • Helped keep track of medical supplies used by the client throughout the day.
  • Participated in team meetings with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
  • Provided companionship services to patients in their homes, including reading aloud, playing board games and engaging in conversation.
  • Changed bed linens regularly ensuring a clean environment for the client at all times.

Cna

Applewood nursing home
Matteson
03.2005 - 04.2017
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.

Education

Diploma - general education

Bloom high school

Cna certificate -

Prairie state college

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient care documentation
  • Basic first aid
  • Medication administration
  • Personal care assistance
  • Medical supply management

References

References upon request

Timeline

HHA

VITAS Healthcare
05.2024 - Current

PCT

ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER
08.2020 - 09.2022

HHA

VITAS HEALTHCARE
04.2017 - 08.2020

Cna

Applewood nursing home
03.2005 - 04.2017

Diploma - general education

Bloom high school

Cna certificate -

Prairie state college

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