Viana Ortega
Lowell,MA
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's 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
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Hunt Community
, NH
12.2022 - 09.2024
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
PCA
Wingate Nursing Home
Lowell, MA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Assisted with lifting patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greater Lowell Technical High School
Tyngsboro, MA06-2023
Skills
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
- Family support
- Continuing education
Timeline
PCA
Hunt Community
12.2022 - 09.2024
PCA
Wingate Nursing Home
10.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Greater Lowell Technical High School