Yajaira Sanchez
Northlake,IL
Summary
Compassionate Certified 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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
Northlake, IL
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ascencion Nursing
Northlake, IL
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elmhurst Extended Care
Northlake, IL
11.2013 - 08.2019
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Education
Certified Nurse Ast. - Adult And Continuing Education
Triton College
River Grove, IL05-2010
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Qualified In Patient Transport
- Patient Records Management
- Care Transitions
- Patient Mobility
- Infection Control
- Patient Care
- Clinical Training
- Physician Assistance
- Hospital Patient Screening
- Monitoring Patient Conditions
- Patient Care Documentation
- Patient Data Updates
- Bed Transfers
- Safety Protocols
- First Aid And Safety
- Performance Improvement
- Productivity Improvement
- New Patient Chart Preparation
- Verbal And Written Communication
- Active Listening Skills
- Vitals Documentation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Certified Nurse Assistant
First-Aid / Cpr Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
08.2020 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ascencion Nursing
08.2019 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elmhurst Extended Care
11.2013 - 08.2019
Certified Nurse Ast. - Adult And Continuing Education
Triton College
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