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Wendy Gutierrez

Providence St. Peter Hospital Olympia
Lacey,WA
1
Language
28
years of professional experience

Dedicated Patient Transporter at Providence St. Peter Hospital, skilled in patient safety and effective communication. Enhanced patient flow through timely transport coordination and streamlined equipment management. Trained new staff on protocols, fostering teamwork and ensuring high-quality care. Committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment, prioritizing patient dignity and comfort.

Work History

Patient Transporter

10 Years 1 Month
Providence St. Peter Hospital Olympia | 09.2016 - Current
  • Transported patients safely between units, diagnostic areas, and discharge locations using wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
  • Operated wheelchairs, stretchers, and movable beds to transport patients safely between hospital departments and units.
  • Coordinated with nursing staff to prioritize transport requests and maintain timely patient flow.
  • Verified patient identification and transport destination before movement to support safety procedures.
  • Assisted with transfers, repositioning, and escorting patients while maintaining comfort and dignity.
  • Disinfected transport equipment and followed infection prevention standards between patient transports.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
  • Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
  • Streamlined inventory management for transport equipment, ensuring availability and maintenance.

Certified Nursing Assistant

3 Years 2 Months
Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation | 07.2013 - 09.2016

Assisted patients with activities of daily living to enhance comfort and promote independence

  • Monitored vital signs and promptly reported condition changes to ensure timely medical intervention
  • Documented resident care in charting systems and shift reports to maintain accurate health records and support continuity of care

Certified Nursing Assistant In Training

1 Year 5 Months
Avalon Care Center | 01.2012 - 06.2013
  • Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting support.
  • Documented care tasks accurately following resident care plans and facility procedures.
  • Used effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations within the healthcare setting.

Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant

2 Years 7 Months
Parkview States | 06.2009 - 01.2012
  • Administered medications accurately, following physician orders and medication administration records.
  • Verified medication schedules, labels, and dosages to maintain safe, compliant care delivery.
  • Monitored residents for reactions, documenting changes and promptly reporting concerns to nursing staff.
  • Recorded vital signs and intake observations, supporting timely clinical assessments and interventions.
  • Maintained confidential resident documentation, updating charts and medication logs with precision.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Restorative Nurse Assistant

5 Years 1 Month
New Orange Hills | 04.2004 - 05.2009
  • Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, toileting, and daily living activities.
  • Repositioned residents, preventing pressure injuries and supporting comfort.
  • Documented care observations accurately in resident records and shift reports.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and well-being.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.

Certified Nursing Assistant

5 Years 11 Months
Fountain Care Nursing Care | 06.1998 - 05.2004
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes promptly to nursing staff.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Supported safe transfers, ambulation, and repositioning using proper lift and mobility techniques.

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant | Anaheim | 06-1997

Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing Assistant

NOCROP | Anaheim, CA | 06-1998

High School Diploma

El Camino High School | El Camino Real H.S | 06-1996

Skills

Patient communication
Patient safety
Patient confidentiality
Patient advocacy
Professionalism and ethics
Basic life support certification
Patient mobility assistance
Equipment disinfection
Problem resolution
Inventory management
Staff coordination
Patient-transport equipment
Wheelchair operation
Critical thinking
Decision-making
Equipment cleaning and inspection
Computer literacy
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Attention to detail
Multitasking Abilities
Verbal and written communication

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Patient Transporter

Providence St. Peter Hospital Olympia
09.2016 - CurrentRead More

Certified Nursing Assistant

Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
07.2013 - 09.2016Read More

Certified Nursing Assistant In Training

Avalon Care Center
01.2012 - 06.2013Read More

Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant

Parkview States
06.2009 - 01.2012Read More

Certified Nursing Assistant/Restorative Nurse Assistant

New Orange Hills
04.2004 - 05.2009Read More

Certified Nursing Assistant

Fountain Care Nursing Care
06.1998 - 05.2004Read More

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Certificate from Medical Assistant
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NOCROP

Nursing Assistant Certificate from Nursing Assistant
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El Camino High School

High School Diploma
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Wendy Gutierrez