Valerie Gonzales
Arcadia,FL
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Highest Honor Home
Arcadia, FL
11.2024 - Current
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
Med Tech
Arcadia Oaks Alf
Arcadia, FL
12.2017 - 03.2024
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hardee Senior High
Wauchula, FL05-2014
Skills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Client documentation
- Care plan assessment
- First aid and safety
- Toileting assistance
- Ambulation assistance
- Spiritual support and companionship
- Nutrition management
- Behavioral management
- Patient education
- Personal care services
- Respiratory care
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Documentation
- Dementia support
- Medical charting
- Medication administration
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Safety procedures
- Catheter care assistance
- Bedside care
- ADL support
- Compassion and empathy
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- HIPAA compliance
- Multitasking and organization
- Lifting and transferring
- Basic life support
- Clinical documentation
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Complex Problem-solving
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Infection control practices
- Feeding assistance
- Emotional support
- Wound care
Certification
- First Aid
- Certified in Alzheimer's & dementia
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Highest Honor Home
11.2024 - Current
Med Tech
Arcadia Oaks Alf
12.2017 - 03.2024
- First Aid
- Certified in Alzheimer's & dementia
High School Diploma -
Hardee Senior High
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