Nurse Safety

Patricia Pina, CNA

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Houston TX 77072

713-***-****

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Certified Nurses Aide

Caregiver with 15 years experience and knowledge of safety and accident prevention, and nursing assistance. Highly dedicated to caregiver profession with an aim to deliver my best. Physically and mentally energetic with an ability to work under pressure. Organized and collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. First aid and CPR certified and professional ethics.

Nursing Aide Skills

Patient Care & Safety Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring

Medical Terminology Patient Support

Privacy / HIPAA Regulation

Professional Experience

PAK, Stafford, TX

Caregiver, 05/02/2015 - Present

Provide companionship, Engage in regular activities (talking, games, etc.), Engage in mental and physical exercises, Help with walking and light exercise, Assist with dressing, grooming and bathing, Escort to appointments (doctor, physical therapy, hair salon, etc.), Prepare and plan meals (including clean-up), Engage in mental and physical exercises, Remind when to take medications, Observes medication ingestion or other applications. Takes vital signs or observes client to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions. Reporting any changes in client’s conditions and ensuring resident safety and satisfaction. Run small errands (pick up prescriptions, go to the bank, etc.), Do laundry including light ironing, Record daily care notes, Make note of any significant changes in the client to the agency/service, Light housekeeping duties (such as vacuuming and dusting), Change linens and make beds, Take out the trash.

"Sue" Shubashini Raaj (Private Nanny Care), Houston TX

Nanny, 01/11/2016 - Present

Responsible for the safety of the children, creates nurturing activities to stimulate their development, planning healthy meals and snacks for the children, drives children to and from school, and to after-school activities, perform housework related to child care, including washing the children’s clothes, cleaning up after meals, tidying play areas, play with the children, both indoors and outdoors, scheduling and coordinating children's activities.

Confident Care, Houston TX

Caregiver, 03/27/2017 - Present

Provide companionship, Engage in regular activities (talking, games, etc.), Engage in mental and physical exercises, Help with walking and light exercise, Assist with dressing, grooming and bathing, Escort to appointments (doctor, physical therapy, hair salon, etc.), Prepare and plan meals (including clean-up), Engage in mental and physical exercises, Remind when to take medications, Observes medication ingestion or other applications. Takes vital signs or observes client to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions. Reporting any changes in client’s conditions and ensuring resident safety and satisfaction. Run small errands (pick up prescriptions, go to the bank, etc.), Do laundry including light ironing, Record daily care notes, Make note of any significant changes in the client to the agency/service, Light housekeeping duties (such as vacuuming and dusting), Change linens and make beds, Take out the trash.

Treemont Retirement Community, Houston, TX

Certified Medication Aide, 11/05/2015 to Present

Responsible for the storage, distribution, and discontinuation of our residents’ medication according to the policies, procedures and practices of the facility. Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, route and time of administration on resident’s chart. Follow proper infection control techniques during medication administration and other resident care procedures. Observes medication ingestion or other applications. Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions. Monitors for effectiveness of PRN medications and reports and documents outcomes to Charge Nurse. If prescribed drugs are not administered, reports such to charge nurse or nurse management and document reasons. Reporting any changes in resident’s conditions and ensuring resident safety and satisfaction. Orders and re-orders medications and returns all discharge medications for credit in compliance with federal and state regulations. Reconcile with licensed nurse received supply of ordered medications for administration to resident. Records and restocks medication inventories. Maintains neat, clean, and orderly medication room and cart. Takes appropriate precautions to make sure residents / patient do not have access to medications other than those prescribed. Counts narcotics at the beginning and end of shift and records on appropriate company forms. Notifies Director of Nurses immediately of any discrepancies. Check monthly MAR’s (Medication Administration Record) for corrections and monthly pain assessment sheets.

Beechnut Manor, Houston, TX

Certified Medication Aide, 10/12/2015 to Present

Responsible for the storage, distribution, and discontinuation of our residents’ medication according to the policies, procedures and practices of the facility. Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, route and time of administration on resident’s chart. Follow proper infection control techniques during medication administration and other resident care procedures. Observes medication ingestion or other applications. Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions. Monitors for effectiveness of PRN medications and reports and documents outcomes to Charge Nurse. If prescribed drugs are not administered, reports such to charge nurse or nurse management and document reasons. Reporting any changes in resident’s conditions and ensuring resident safety and satisfaction. Orders and re-orders medications and returns all discharge medications for credit in compliance with federal and state regulations. Reconcile with licensed nurse received supply of ordered medications for administration to resident. Records and restocks medication inventories. Maintains neat, clean, and orderly medication room and cart. Takes appropriate precautions to make sure residents / patient do not have access to medications other than those prescribed. Counts narcotics at the beginning and end of shift and records on appropriate company forms. Notifies Director of Nurses immediately of any discrepancies. Check monthly MAR’s (Medication Administration Record) for corrections and monthly pain assessment sheets.

The Abbey at Westminster Plaza, Houston, TX

Certified Medication Aide, 11/06/2013 to 05/31/2014

Responsible for the storage, distribution, and discontinuation of our residents’ medication according to the policies, procedures and practices of the facility. Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, route and time of administration on resident’s chart. Follow proper infection control techniques during medication administration and other resident care procedures. Observes medication ingestion or other applications. Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions. Monitors for effectiveness of PRN medications and reports and documents outcomes to Charge Nurse. If prescribed drugs are not administered, reports such to charge nurse or nurse management and document reasons. Reporting any changes in resident’s conditions and ensuring resident safety and satisfaction. Orders and re-orders medications and returns all discharge medications for credit in compliance with federal and state regulations. Reconcile with licensed nurse received supply of ordered medications for administration to resident. Records and restocks medication inventories. Maintains neat, clean, and orderly medication room and cart. Takes appropriate precautions to make sure residents / patient do not have access to medications other than those prescribed. Counts narcotics at the beginning and end of shift and records on appropriate company forms. Notifies Director of Nurses immediately of any discrepancies. Check monthly MAR’s (Medication Administration Record) for corrections and monthly pain assessment sheets.

San Jacinto Manor, Deerpark, TX

Certified Medication Aide, 06/04/2010 to 04/31/2013

Responsible for the storage, distribution, and discontinuation of our residents’ medication according to the policies, procedures and practices of the facility. Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, route and time of administration on resident’s chart. Follow proper infection control techniques during medication administration and other resident care procedures. Observes medication ingestion or other applications. Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions. Monitors for effectiveness of PRN medications and reports and documents outcomes to Charge Nurse. If prescribed drugs are not administered, reports such to charge nurse or nurse management and document reasons. Reporting any changes in resident’s conditions and ensuring resident safety and satisfaction. Orders and re-orders medications and returns all discharge medications for credit in compliance with federal and state regulations. Reconcile with licensed nurse received supply of ordered medications for administration to resident. Records and restocks medication inventories. Maintains neat, clean, and orderly medication room and cart. Takes appropriate precautions to make sure residents / patient do not have access to medications other than those prescribed. Counts narcotics at the beginning and end of shift and records on appropriate company forms. Notifies Director of Nurses immediately of any discrepancies. Check monthly MAR’s (Medication Administration Record) for corrections and monthly pain assessment sheets.

La Porte Healthcare, La Porte TX

Certified Medication Aide, 06/13/2007 to 05/24/2010

Responsible for the storage, distribution, and discontinuation of our residents’ medication according to the policies, procedures and practices of the facility. Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, route and time of administration on resident’s chart. Follow proper infection control techniques during medication administration and other resident care procedures. Observes medication ingestion or other applications. Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions. Monitors for effectiveness of PRN medications and reports and documents outcomes to Charge Nurse. If prescribed drugs are not administered, reports such to charge nurse or nurse management and document reasons. Reporting any changes in resident’s conditions and ensuring resident safety and satisfaction. Orders and re-orders medications and returns all discharge medications for credit in compliance with federal and state regulations. Reconcile with licensed nurse received supply of ordered medications for administration to resident. Records and restocks medication inventories. Maintains neat, clean, and orderly medication room and cart. Takes appropriate precautions to make sure residents / patient do not have access to medications other than those prescribed. Counts narcotics at the beginning and end of shift and records on appropriate company forms. Notifies Director of Nurses immediately of any discrepancies. Check monthly MAR’s (Medication Administration Record) for corrections and monthly pain assessment sheets.

Academic Qualifications

Certified Medication Aide #MA29804

Certified Nurses Aide #NA06953092

CPR Certified (current)

Languages spoken fluently

English, Spanish

References

References available upon request

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