Zulma Ayala
Bay Shore
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in clinical documentation and patient support. Ensures client safety and comfort while maintaining accurate health records. Delivers personalized care through mobility assistance and basic medical monitoring, fostering client well-being. Strong communication and empathy enhance client satisfaction and trust.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Bryan Skilled Home Care
Amityville
02.2024 - Current
- Provided personal care and assistance with daily living activities for clients.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transfers to ensure safety and comfort.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and progress.
- Documented care services and observations in client records accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Lab Technician
Ingenious Targeting Laboratory
Holbrook
03.2011 - 12.2023
- Conducted experiments using advanced laboratory equipment and techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of test results and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and laboratory standards.
- Prepared samples for analysis and performed necessary calibrations.
- Trained junior staff on laboratory procedures and best practices.
- Managed inventory of lab supplies and ordered necessary materials.
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
- Ordered supplies for the laboratory as needed.
- Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.
- Calibrated laboratory instruments according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Recorded data from experiments into detailed lab reports for review by supervisors.
- Reduced occurrence of lab test errors for improved reliability and to avoid need for retesting.
- Compiled field observations and converted into data to prepare for experiments and tests.
- Troubleshot instrument malfunctions and made necessary repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio Sagrado Corazón (San Salvador)
San Salvador10-1999
Skills
- Physical therapy support
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Medical terminology and equipment
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Client safety and first aid
- Personal care services
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Transportation assistance
- Clinical quality program standards
- Client documentation
- Medication organization
- HIPAA compliance
- Safety procedures
- Medical terminology
- Electronic health records
- Vein selection
- Infection control
- Diagnostic testing
- Health education
- Blood collection techniques
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Medical records review
- Butterfly needle technique
- Technical troubleshooting
- Blood component separation
- Blood collection
Languages
English
Limited
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Phlebotomy Certificate
- HHA Certificate
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Bryan Skilled Home Care
02.2024 - Current
Lab Technician
Ingenious Targeting Laboratory
03.2011 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Colegio Sagrado Corazón (San Salvador)