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PCA
Professional Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for patients. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and skilled nursing settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Skills
  • Healthcare operations
  • Organizational standards
  • Patient Care
  • Documentation
  • Patient education
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Multitasking ability
  • Scheduling
  • Care Planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Medical terminology
  • Organizational skills
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Measuring bodily fluids
  • Patient Management
  • Conducting intakes
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Spanish speaking
Work History
PCA, 09/2017 to Current
Bristol Hospital – Bristol, CT
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
  • Used Meditech to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Responded to patient lights to handle needs and enhance overall comfort.
  • Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
  • Collected vitals and biological samples to support diagnostic plans and ongoing assessment strategies.
Medical Assistant/Scribe, 10/2018 to 08/2019
Dr. Eduardo G. Mari – Waterbury, CT
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
  • Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Monitored occult blood test accuracy using quality controls.
CNA, 09/2015 to 09/2017
Live Well – Plantsville, CT
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Nurses informed of changes.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
CNA, 08/2013 to 09/2015
Village Of Kensington Place – Meriden, CT
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Nursess informed of changes.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
High School Diploma: 06/2014
Meriden Public Schools - Meriden, CT
Associate of Science: General StudiesNaugatuck Valley Community College - Waterbury, CT

Currently enrolled

Certifications
  • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Bristol Hospital
  • Dr. Eduardo G. Mari
  • Live Well
  • Village Of Kensington Place

School Attended

  • Meriden Public Schools
  • Naugatuck Valley Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • PCA
  • Medical Assistant/Scribe
  • CNA

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 06/2014
    Associate of Science : General Studies

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