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

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