Nursing Assistant Patient Care
Resume:
Laurie Jaen Caguiat Schmidt
Puyallup, WA 98373
Phone: 253-***-****
E-Mail: ad1bcb@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
I am a reliable individual seeking a position as a Patient Care Technician, where I may provide excellent nursing support in a challenging environment. I am also seeking to further provide tier-one support to patients and their families and is willing to expand my knowledge and learn various skills and training to be successful for future careers.
Experience
Patient Care Technician
Davita Dialysis, Puyallup, WA Aug 2021 – Present
I work under the supervision of Nephrology Nurses, to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment for patients. I ensure the comfort and safety of patients in the dialysis center my monitoring the patients before, during and after dialysis. I monitor the patient and check vital signs every half hour as well as monitoring the dialysis machine during the entire treatment time. I get to know and develop a good working relationship with patients under my care. I ensure a clean and welcoming environment by disinfecting machines and clearing any trash from the area. I program the dialysis machine to the patient’s settings, assess the proper vascular access and connect the dialysis machine tubing. I keep careful notes about the patients treatment, these records are important for the patients health care team to determine how well the treatment is working and if any adjustments need to be made.
Certified Nursing Assistant May 2019 – Aug 2021
St Francis Hospital, Federal Way, WA
I provide hands on nursing care to patients in a hospital setting. I provide assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, toileting and oral care to people who cannot do these tasks alone. I assist Registered Nurses with the care of patients. I take and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and blood sugar. I turn bedfast patients to avoid bedsores or gave enemas, douches, massages and compresses. I prepare and serve food or fed patients needing assistance, and record food or liquid intake and output. I complete physical, psychological, emotional and environmental reviews of assigned clients. I transport and ambulated patients. I change linen and collected soiled laundry. I empty and change catheter drainage bags. I keep patient's rooms clean and livable. I ensure patients safety while under my care.
Sales Store Checker October 2016 – May 2019
Fort Lewis Commissary, 5275 North 14th Street, JBLM, WA
As a Sales Store Checker, I worked closely with customers and assist them with any inquiries or concerns they may have regarding location, prices, policies and special orders. On a daily basis, I treated patrons with respect and remain courteous and friendly to meet their expectations of exceptional customer service. Maintained security, safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
Hemodialysis Staff / Charge Nurse February 2009 - October 2011
Surgical Ward Staff Nurse August 2008 – February 2009
Kingdom Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
As the Hemodialysis Staff/Charge Nurse, I provided effective leadership and supervision to the unit clinical and non-clinical staff. Maintained a clear line of communications with the Head Nurse regarding the needs or incidents within the nursing ward. I assisted with patient care by delegating nursing priorities by accessing staff competencies, time management skills, and patient needs. I identified appropriate internal controls for the hemodialysis department by providing the mechanism to monitor and enforce compliance. In the absence of the Head Nurse, I was responsible for the operations and coordination of the department. As the Surgical Ward Staff Nurse, I routinely networked with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that excellent care was synchronized within the nursing staff. I documented accidents, incidents, and complaints as per protocol to the Head Nurse with recommendations for a timely resolution. I supported and assisted the Head Nurse in establishing an effective team within the ward.
Nursing Aide / Assistant Nurse March 2008 – July 2008
Taguig Pateros District Hospital, Manila, Philippines
As the Nursing Aide, I provided direct patient care to meet by monitoring and observing patient vital signs and symptoms. Assisted in giving baths to ambulatory and bed ridden patients. Measured patient fluid intake and outputs. Responsible for preparation, distribution, and availability of all medicine for all patients in the ward. Coordinated with the laboratory for all specimens collected for analysis. Attended morning rounds with the ward nurses ensuring an expedient and productive turnover of shifts. Maintained standards to ensure all rooms were clean and ready for the next patient. Responded effectively to difficult and challenging behaviors with care and respects.
Caregiver August 2006 – February 2008
Angel Heart Professional Inc., Manila, Philippines
As a Caregiver, I assisted with the social, intellectual, creative and emotional development of children. Provided care and support for the elderly patients by safeguarding their needs. Provided care and needs to patients with special needs. Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients and facilities. Responded to emergencies.
Achievements / Certifications / Training
Washington Nurse Aide NNAAP Passer (Written and Skills Examination), August 2016
Clinical Training, AVALON Care Center, Federal Way, WA, 25-29 July 2016
Basic Life Support Provider, July 2016 – July 2018
HIV/AIDS Education Training, 29 July 2016
Professional Accreditation Certificate, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
2nd Annual International Critical Care Conference, Kingdom Hospital
1st Critical Care Nursing Conference, Kingdom Hospital
Advance Cardiac Life Support Provider, Kingdom Hospital
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider, Kingdom Hospital
Cognitive and Performance Examination in Basic Medication Safety Course, Kingdom Hospital
4th Annual International Conference of Saudi Society and Nephrology, King Fahad Cultural Center, Riyadh
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy for Invasive Care Units, Saudi Arabia
National Certificate in Caregiving, Philippines Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Qualification and Certification System, 24 September 2007
National Certificate II in Household Services, Philippines TVET Qualification and Certification System, 15 August 2015
Dialysis Infection Control Practice, Renal Nurses Association of the Philippines
Care and Management of Patient on Dialysis, J.P. Sison College of Nursing
Psychosexual Disorders and Management
AIDS: The Freedom of Human Race, National Irrigation Administration Convention Hall
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant July 2016
Blossom Nursing Assistant Training School, Lakewood, WA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing October 2004
Dr. Carlos Lanting College, Quezon City, Philippines
REFERENCES
Catherine Hanson
Nurse Manager 3rd Medical
St. Francis Hospital
Ronnie David
Patient Care Technician
Davita Dialysis
Paul Bautista
Charge Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
Capt. Richard Sianoya
Registered Nurse
Madigan Army Hospital
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