Yamilka Moreno Fernandez
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Energetic Nurse Aide with 10 years of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations. Expertise in ER and PES.With vast knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards. Expertise in developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric care facility residents. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment , background in caring for elderly, disabled and injured patients in healthcare setting. Hands-on experience in performing routine tasks under direction of nurse staff. Established rapport of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family and staff. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Patient-focused with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Analytical and strategic with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Proactive worker committed to helping provide top-notch patient care. Skilled at treatments with knowledge of patients. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Unit Coordinator
Sutter Health
05.2012 - 11.2021
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Formulated and executed individual resident discharge plans before initiating checkout procedures.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Created, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Determined and nursed special care cases and arranged professional consultation sessions for patients.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
Nursing
Sutter Health
05.2012 - 11.2022
- Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Medical Assisting
Heald College
San Francisco, CA06.2011
Home Health Aides - Nursing Education
Providence Vocational Shool - Technical School
189 School St Daly City CA 9401403.2012
Skills
- Patient-Focused Care
- Incident Response
- Mental Health Wellness
- Reaction Observation
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Aseptic Techniques
- Career Development
- Disease Prevention
- Group Activities
- Clinical Development and Operations
- Care Plan Implementation
- Retrospective Studies
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Nursing Unit Coordinator
Sutter Health
05.2012 - 11.2021
Nursing
Sutter Health
05.2012 - 11.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing - Medical Assisting
Heald College
Home Health Aides - Nursing Education
Providence Vocational Shool - Technical School