Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Resume:
Erna Arce
Mount Sinai, NY *****
********@*****.***
Highly motivated team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and passion for process improvement efforts. Patient, empathetic, and driven. Experienced in supporting patient care in hospital,residential and nursing home setting. Work Experience
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care - Smithtown, NY February 2024 to Present
Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination. Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles. Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Followed safe lifting techniques and Hoyer lift transfers. Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds. Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care using Sigma care. Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
Direct Support Professional
SCO Family of Services - Brentwood, NY
February 2019 to Present
work with individuals with mental or developmental disabilities by creating behavior plans, teaching self- care skills, cooking meals and doing laundry. Additional duties may include:
• Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing
• Completing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes and tidying
• Helping plan client appointments and organize a schedule
• Organizing with transportation arrangements to appointments
• Shopping for groceries and preparing meals that meet specific client dietary needs
• Encouraging client engagement in social networks and communities Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Water's Edge Rehab and Nursing Center at Port Jefferson - Port Jefferson, NY September 2023 to March 2024
Provides physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities, including rising out of bed, bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, walking or exercising, social actions or rehabilitation programs; turns or re-positions, records vital signs, height and weight; measures and records dietary intake and urinary and fecal output; administers medications or treatments as directed; collects specimens; observes or examines patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention; assists nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of care; transports patients clients to treatment units, or other areas using wheelchairs, stretchers or movable beds; cleans and sanitizes patients clothing, rooms, bathrooms or other patient areas; positions or holds patients, performs immediate and temporary interventions in emergency situations; assists with admission, transfer, or discharge activities; sorts, counts and distributes linens and clothing; assists in serving meals and special diets, performs other tasks as required and as defined by the State rules and regulations. Companion/Caregiver
Senior Helpers - Smithtown, NY
May 2022 to October 2022
I am companion /caregiver provider of senior care, wherever your senior resides. I provide in-home care and personalized care in other locations including assisted living facilities and hospitals. I do tailored services that range from companion care for seniors who need daily assistance to in-depth specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s and other chronic diseases. Assistant Manager
IGHL - Calverton, NY
March 2019 to April 2022
Monitors clients daily medical, feeding and hygiene care for appointment clients . Implemented behavioral interventions and taught independence skills. Organized and keep maintain accurate files of progression of patients behaviors and medical conditions. Helped individuals connect with others with similar likes and interests, as well as discovering new ways to use individual skills and talents. Role modeled healthy friendships and interactions with other. Followed care plans, behavior plans. Orientated new employees to the group home. Provided and assisted transportation to all activities which involved appointed patients. Supervised visits between family members and clients.Assist individuals in IRAs and ICFs with daily needs and support individuals in completing tasks to encourage independence. Maintained safe and clean environment for clients. Prepared and cooked meals. Maintain Safe 1:1 care and documentation Valid drivers license
Skip certified
CPR and AED certified
Amap certified
G tube certified
Retail Merchandiser
Anderson merchandiser
March 2017 to February 2020
Produces supermarket sales by providing point-of-purchase and shelf management services.Determines call schedule by reviewing priorities with supervisor; discussing special instructions, product promotions, new products, and price changes.
Maintains customer relationships by visiting with store managers, department managers, and employees; answering their questions; responding to special requests; describing product features. Maintains store shelves by observing displays of company products; removing damaged or freshness- dated products; tidying store shelves; providing optimum display of products. Maintains inventory by restocking shelves with product from inventory; observing inventory levels; prompting store management to reorder when levels appear low; arranging for return and credit for damaged products.
Completes call report by observing display and pricing of competitors' products. Helps field sales representatives with special promotions by setting-up displays at aisle ends; checking daily on special promotions; observing customer reaction to special promotions; forwarding observations to management; removing promotions at end of special promotion period. Provides information by reporting growth, expansion, or closing of supermarkets in assigned territory. Maintains quality results by following and enforcing standards. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances merchandising and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Receptionist
AFFINITY SKILLED LIVING AND REHABILITATION - Oakdale, NY September 2017 to March 2018
Prepared charts and super bills for patients' appointments. Answered incoming calls for all providers.
Scheduled for all providers with Micro MD.
Confirmed patient appointments for next business day. Recorded patient histories using Practice Partner. Coordinated transfer of needed patient information with hospitals and doctors' offices. Collected patient payments and balanced at end of day. Remarkable receptionist experience for a health care environment
Sound knowledge of all office equipments
Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office application Ability to maintain working relationships with employees, physician and the public Ability to work with patient according to the prescribed standards Ability to follow all verbal and written instructions Proficiency in managing switchboard equipment
Nursing Assistant
Stony Brook University Hospital - Stony Brook, NY
August 2007 to November 2015
Provide nursing assistance on ICU and surgical floors. Test and chart vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and blood sugar levels, Manage supplies and restock inventory to ensure optimal availability for patient care. Supervise patients with diminished capacity and monitor safety hazards. Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team to carry out doctor’s orders and optimal treatment. Help patients with daily activities such as meals, hygiene, and dressing. Adhere to all safety guidelines, hospital protocols, and regulations.Documented patient behaviors and any changes in symptoms.
Assisted nurses with diverse functions including IV management, catheters, and telemetry. Bathed and groomed patients, changed bedding, and provided basic patient care. Assessed vitals, noted information, and reported major changes to nursing staff. Trained in proper protocols for assistance in a variety of procedures and treatment modalities. Phlebotomy and EKG certified.
Education
Diploma
Skills
• Planogram
• ICU Experience
• Phlebotomy
• Vital Signs
• Hospital Experience
• Patient Care
• Critical Care Experience
• Venipuncture
• Caregiving
• Laboratory Experience
• EMR Systems
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Experience Administering Injections
• Dementia Care
• Alzheimer's Care
• Home Care
• Meal Preparation
• Hospice Care
• Clerical experience
• Spanish
• Point-Click Care
Certifications and Licenses
AED Certification
First Aid Certification
EKG Certification
CNA
CPR Certification
BLS Certification
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