Compassionate, supportive nursing assistant with years of experience and natural affinity in looking after patients. Seasoned experience in relating with patients, their families, and other health professionals towards helping facilitating patient recovery, maintaining knowledge of patients' health condition, providing appropriate care, and intervention programs. Adept at monitoring patients' progress, taking vitals, and managing transfer/discharge records, and ensured the improvement/productivity of health care. Ability to empathize with patients and deliver high quality care in accordance with up to date and evidence-based professional practices. Key strengths are conducting clinical assessments, providing healthcare, and helping patients with daily activities.
Work History
Staffing Coordinator
3 Years 7 Months
COMMONSPIRIT/CENTURA HEALTH | 03.2023 - Current
Evaluates and manages staffing needs for assigned departments/hospitals and maintains all related records in Clairvia
Compiles and reports current staffing situations to leaders
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, work with minimal supervision, and an fast-paced environment and take appropriate action when needed
Makes staffing decisions and distribute staff in two hour window before shift starts
Makes calls to every unit to verify staff
Staff Coordinator
3 Years
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital | 10.2023 - Current
Used job-related software to draft and finalize written correspondence and documentation.
Enhanced patient care by coordinating nursing staff schedules and ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts.
Optimized shift assignments by assessing individual nurse skillsets and matching them with appropriate units or specialties.
Maintained accurate attendance records and assisted with disciplinary processes in cases of excessive absences or tardiness.
Communicate with House Supervisor on any changes throughout the day.
Prep/Recovery Tech
1 Year 2 Months
VASCULAR CENTER OF COLORADO | 10.2021 - 12.2022
Assist patients to assigned bay
Assist in turnovers/cleaning
On watchman days assist in cleaning tee probe
Transport patients to and from hospital floors as needed
Stock bays, procedure rooms, nurse station cupboard
Scanned signed consents/documents/documenting in EPIC
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Prepping patients for procedure
Patient Transport
2 Years 1 Month
CENTURA PENROSE HOSPITAL | 09.2019 - 10.2021
Assisting patients or lifting patients into wheelchairs or stretchers
Transporting patients to various locations throughout hospital
Delivering laboratory specimens, medical equipment, supplies and mail
Maintaining accurate daily logs
Analyzed patient's medical conditions to identify proper mode of transport
Assists with staffing report preparation, monitoring staff on EPIC, and daily scheduling.
Front desk agent
9 Months
IHG Army Hotels | 01.2018 - 10.2018
Reserved reservations telephonically
Greeted and registered guest in a 200+ room hotel using Point of Sale (POS) terminal, memorizing faces, and names to insure personalized service throughout guest stays
Balance daily $250.00 in cash at end of shift and created reports to ensure accurate accounting of all transactions
Experienced with hotel roomkey PMS programs and computer skills, Excel, word, Office, And Outlook
Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
Collected room deposits, fees and payments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
5 Months
PROVIDENCE ST. PETER HOSPITAL | 01.2017 - 06.2017
Assisting charge nurses with patient care
Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival
Collected urine and fecal samples
Provided transportation, assistance, and companionship to clients
Continuously charting throughout shift
Notified charge nurse of patients who may be experiencing change in their behavior
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year
PROVIDENCE ST. MOTHER JOSEPH CARE CENTER | 01.2016 - 01.2017
Maintained patient care with daily activities to include personal hygiene and daily living needs
Assist residents during breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Answering patients call lights in a timely manner
Assisting charge nurse with wound care and changing of catheters
Documented patient care on facility computer system to ensure accurate information of health and welfare given
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
6 Months
GARDEN COURTE MEMORY CARE | 07.2015 - 01.2016
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
2 Years 6 Months
BLOOMFIELD NURSING & REHAB | 01.2013 - 07.2015
Hand serving residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort
Activities of daily living (ADLs) and vitals
Coordinating schedules for residents requiring rehabilitation therapy
Orienting and mentoring new nursing assistants
Maintained linens, supplies, and equipment
Certified Nursing Assistant
2 Years 6 Months
San Juan Care Center | 01.2013 - 07.2015
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
4 Years
PRINCETON PLACE | 01.2009 - 01.2013
Cared for patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
2 Years 6 Months
RIO RANCHO CENTER | 01.2007 - 07.2009
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year
LIFE CARE CENTER | 01.2006 - 01.2007
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.