Yolanda Platero
Tohajiilee,NM
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with experience at VA Medical Center, skilled in compassionate patient care and vital signs assessment. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and support. Certified in CPR, I excel in maintaining safety protocols while fostering teamwork and improving care delivery efficiency.
Healthcare professional with strong foundation in patient care and medical support. Adept at handling patient needs, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring clean and safe environment. Known for reliability, adaptability, and commitment to achieving positive patient outcomes.
Caring nursing assistance with 25-year 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.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
VA Medical Center
03.2010 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to support accurate medical assessments.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Maintained clean and organized patient environments, promoting infection control standards.
- Mentored junior nursing assistants, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Identified process improvements, enhancing overall efficiency of patient care delivery.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
Nursing Assistant
Salas Rehabilitation
05.2000 - 03.2010
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient health, providing timely updates to nursing staff.
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tohajiilee
Tohajiilee NMSkills
- Compassionate patient assistance
- Assisting with patient feeding
- Basic emergency life support
- Hands-on patient support
- Vital signs assessment
- Assistance with mobility
- Catheter hygiene practices
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Healthcare ethics
- Recording vital sign data
- Certified nursing aide
- Certified in CPR
- Meal assistance
- Basic life support
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
VA Medical Center
03.2010 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Salas Rehabilitation
05.2000 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Tohajiilee