Trizhia Matusalem
Winnetka
Summary
Dedicated Pre-Physician Assistant Student with 2.5 years in healthcare. Energetic CNA well-versed in strong communication and empathetic skills. Seeks solutions to patients' changes of condition and applies extensive medical knowledge to ensure their high quality stay at the hospital. Adept at multi-tasking, communicating with the nurses, and ensuring each patient is under the best care possible.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Patient Care Technician
West Hills Hospital & Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Work in day shift with 10-15 patients in Telemetry, Med-Surge, and Oncology units
- Accurately record Q8 and Q4 vitals along with charting patient intake and output
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Assist with the nurse in conducting wound care, tracheostomy care, regular catheter insertion along with cleaning rectal tube, G-tube, J-tube
- Help patients to perform their ADLs, undergo CHG baths, and other personal care functions
- Apply EKG tele strips and portable monitor to each patient
Nursing Attendant
Kaiser Permanente
Panorama City
08.2023 - Current
- Worked effectively as a member in the PreOp, OR, and PACU units
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by assisting with dressing and other personal care functions
- Prepared operating room for specific surgery requirements.
- Examined pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature of patient to determine readiness for surgery.
- Replenished operating and recovery rooms with linens and supplies to maintain consistent stock.
- Shave patients and aid RNs in sterile prepping
- Transport specimen, blood, and cultures between departments
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Springs at Pacific Regent
La Jolla
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Assists with rehabilitation and post-op patients.
- Helps 10 patients daily in activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding, ambulation and locomotion.
- Turned and repositioned patients for comfort and medical safety.
- Accurately take vitals and report any unusual readings.
- Communicates effectively with other healthcare workers in order to provide high level care.
- Administered simple range of motion exercises.
Teaching Assistant
UC San Diego
La Jolla
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Created lesson plans for Human Physiology (Upper Division).
- Led weekly review sessions to a class of 40 people
- Held biweekly office hours to tutor students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects during office hours
- Created videos, wrote practice tests, and composed study worksheets every week to increase the amount of study material to aid each student
- Graded and proctored midterm and final exams.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Topanga Terrace Rehabilitation and Subacute Facility
Canoga Park
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Works effectively as a member of a healthcare team in the day shift, dealing with both long term, rehab, and subacute patients.
- Assists 12-14 patients daily in teams of two.
- Maintains proper care of oxygen tanks, g-tubes, and tracheostomy tubing.
- Collaborates with patients while using transfer/gait belt, hoyer lift, and other transportation methods.
- Performs bed baths, showers, perineal care, and other personal care functions
- Sensitive to needs of geriatric patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of California San Diego
09.2021 - 06.2023
Associate of Science: Biology for Transfer
Los Angeles Pierce College
06.2020 - 05.2021
Shadowing Hours
PAMELA ALICIA BASSETT, PA-C
- Specialty = Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease
- Hours = 12
- Dates = 3/22/24 to 4/26/24
- Location = Wilbur Medical Plaza
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
West Hills Hospital & Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Nursing Attendant
Kaiser Permanente
08.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
UC San Diego
09.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Springs at Pacific Regent
02.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of California San Diego
09.2021 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Topanga Terrace Rehabilitation and Subacute Facility
06.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Science: Biology for Transfer
Los Angeles Pierce College
06.2020 - 05.2021
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