Xavier Silva
Watseka,IL
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care and medical assistance, notably at ABRA. Excelled in medical chart documentation and vital signs monitoring, enhancing patient well-being and streamlining care processes. Recognized for exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, contributing to a positive and efficient team environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP
ABRA
Sheldon, IL
12.2023 - Current
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
CNA
Watseka Rehabilitation and Health Care
Watseka, IL
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Lift Operator
Vista Outdoor
Paxton, IL
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitored load and unload ramps and organized lift stations.
- Built relationships with members and guests and created welcoming and warm environment that promoted future visits.
- Closed down rides with faulty equipment and notified supervisor.
- Communicated effectively with fellow lift operators regarding changes in weather conditions or operational status of lifts.
- Reported any mechanical issues to maintenance staff immediately.
- Provided physical assistance to visitors getting onto and off of rides.
- Conducted daily safety checks and maintenance on lift equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Assisted guests with disabilities or special needs while riding the lift or accessing terrain park features.
- Checked tickets of guests boarding lift.
- Completed regular snow clearing duties around the base area as needed.
- Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
- Maintained knowledge of rules, procedures and policies regarding operating and riding lifts.
- Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring their safety and comfort during lift operations.
- Conducted emergency drills with passengers to prepare them for potential hazards on the slopes.
- Established a friendly rapport with guests, providing information about activities available in the resort area.
- Trained new employees on ride operations, pointing out safety mechanisms and features.
- Responded to emergencies in calm and helpful way.
- Operated lift control panels and adjustment mechanisms to manage speed and operational efficiency.
- Documented operational issues and maintenance actions taken, maintaining accurate records.
- Inspected lift cables, pulleys, and other mechanical systems regularly to detect wear and potential hazards.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
CNA
Accolade Home Health Care
Paxton, IL
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Laser Machine Operator
Brown Industrial
Dalton, GA
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Completed daily preventive maintenance and cleaning to keep machines and equipment in good working order.
- Collaborate closely with other departments such as Quality Control, Maintenance to ensure smooth operations.
- Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown.
- Staged raw materials for each day's production and managed efficient loading and unloading of machinery.
- Followed optimum cleaning procedures to keep machines, tooling and parts free of build-up and avoid excess wear.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
- Monitor machine performance and adjust controls as needed to ensure quality of finished product.
- Troubleshoot problems with machinery when they arise and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Provided expert coaching and training for new team members.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
- Managed daily machine startup and shutdown procedures correctly to protect components from damage.
- Provide training to new employees on proper use of laser cutting machines.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other material handling equipment to lift heavy work pieces or move loads.
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Backed up team members to consistently meet group production targets for producing parts.
- Recommend modifications or changes in procedures if needed for improved performance.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Education
GED -
GED
ONLINE 01-2025
Certificate - Nursing
ACCOLADE
PAXTON 09-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
CONALEP
MEXICO08-2013
Skills
- Medical chart documentation
- Physical therapy
- Housekeeping
- Exceptional patient care
- Task prioritization
- Heartsaver first aid
- CPR/AED
- First aid training
- Clear communication
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Medication administration
- Problem-solving
- Ability to lift
- Critical thinking
- Crisis intervention
- Personal care aide
- CPR certification
- Mental health understanding
- Direct care aide
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Coordination skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
DSP
ABRA
12.2023 - Current
CNA
Watseka Rehabilitation and Health Care
01.2022 - 12.2023
Lift Operator
Vista Outdoor
02.2021 - 12.2021
CNA
Accolade Home Health Care
01.2021 - 12.2021
Laser Machine Operator
Brown Industrial
01.2019 - 12.2020
GED -
GED
Certificate - Nursing
ACCOLADE
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
CONALEP
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