Valeria Cordova Pennington
I have a solid nursing background in Sicily Italy before relocating to the states with my children and their military father. I am highly motivated, adaptable, compassionate and work well with care team. I am eagerly looking secure employment in a phlebotomy position that will allow professional and personal growth with opportunity for advancement.
Skills
Nursing background
Certified Phlebotomist
CPR
Work History
Jan 2023 -
Current
Patient Care Assistant
Sunrise Adult Home Care, Macon, GA
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines. Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Aug 2022 -
Dec 2023
Patient Care Assistant
Pleasant Home Care, Warner Robins, GA
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Phlebotomy Tech
Address Macon, GA 31210
Phone 843-***-****
E-mail ad3ppd@r.postjobfree.com
Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines. Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Apr 2022 -
Dec 2023
Patient Care Assistant
Majestic Oaks Home Care Agency, Warner Robins, GA
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines. Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Aug 1999 -
Nov 2005
Professional Nurse
Clinica Carmide, Catania, Sicily, Italy
Direct patient care assisting with ADLS, medication administration, nutrition and assessment in neuropsychiatric facility
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians. Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, labs and therapies .
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Mar 2023 -
Apr 2023
Phlebotomy : Phlebotomy
The Phlebotomy Institute of Middle Georgia - Macon, GA Aug 1993 -
Jun 1996
Associate Degree in Nursing: Nursing
University of Cartania - Policlinico Hospital
Aug 1990 -
Jun 1993
High School Diploma
Franceschina Marchese - Catania, Sicily Italy
Languages
Italian
English
Certifications
Apr 2023 CPR
Apr 2023 Phlebotomy