YANIRA ZEPEDA
Norcross,GA
Summary
Adept and compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at leading hospitals in Georgia. Excelled in patient assessment and infection control, enhancing patient safety and comfort. Demonstrated professionalism and empathy, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Skilled in teamwork and critical thinking, consistently achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
04.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in client conditions to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Developed tailored care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet individual client needs.
- Implemented infection control procedures, ensuring compliance with health regulations and maintaining a safe environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.
- Utilized computer systems for charting patient data.
- Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.
- Reported changes in patient status to nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols.
Patient Care Technician
Shepherd center
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.
- Utilized computer systems for charting patient data.
- Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols.
- Assisted with patient transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds, and exam tables.
- Provided direct patient care to patients with chronic illnesses or disabilities under the supervision of a registered nurse or other healthcare professional.
- Maintained cleanliness of assigned work area according to infection control standards.
CNA
Visiting Angels
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
- Developed trusting relationships and provided emotional support to patients and families.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services or equipment requirements.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output.
- Prepared and served food trays.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms and examination rooms.
CNA
Ashton Manor Assisted Living
01.2006 - 09.2015
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
- Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
- Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients.
- Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises, ambulation and positioning of bedridden patients.
- Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
- Explained medical instructions to patients and family members.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing Candidate
South College
Atlanta, GA12-2025
Certification - CNA
Good Nursing and Medical Training
Norcross04.2022
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Stress Management
- Professionalism
- Catheter Care
- Patient Assessment
- Empathy and Compassion
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork Abilities
- Oxygen Therapy
- Medical Terminology
- Infection Control
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Electronic charting
- Patient-focused care
- Direct patient care
- Medical terminology
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
Certification
Certified Nursing Assisting
Timeline
CNA
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Shepherd center
09.2022 - 12.2023
CNA
Visiting Angels
10.2019 - 11.2022
CNA
Ashton Manor Assisted Living
01.2006 - 09.2015
Certification - CNA
Good Nursing and Medical Training
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing Candidate
South College