Mirta Douze

**** ****** **. ******* ***** FL ****6

Email Address: adoyep@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Highly motivated and proficient Patient Care Assistant with 16 years of patient care experience, seeking for a position where I can incorporate my education and skills in providing excellent health care services to patients and families.

Skills

●BLS Certified

●Professional bedside manner

●Champion in EHR documentation

●Collaboration

●Culturally competent care

●Patient and family advocacy

●Strong leadership

Employment History

Patient Care Assistant May 2012- Present: JFK Medical Center Lantana, Florida.

● Assists patient with vital signs such as taking Blood pressure, Pulse, Respiration, Temperature, finger stick blood sugar measurements, Height and Weight. Measures and records intake and outputs; also give routine care to pre- and post-operative patients.

●Performs duties such as acquisition of 12 Lead ECG's and managing and emptying drainage devices.

●Performs basic standardized procedures, such as applying Hot or Cold packs, applying clean Dressings, Slings, Stocking or support Bandages under direction of the Registered Nurse or Physician.

●Assists and make sure patients take their medications in the correct doses and at the appropriate times.

●Assists patients to transfer from the bed to a chair and back, toileting, hygiene, ambulation, changes in position, and comfort care.

●Maintains infection control precautions for all patients.

●Assists patients with essential activities required for daily living such as bedpan changes, Diapering, Bathing, Grooming, Dressing, and feeding at Meal times.

●Answers patient call Lights, Bells or intercom to determine patient's need.

●Maintains a Clean orderly and clutter free environment.

●Provides direct personal patient behavioral observation, care and assistance.

●Documents and reports observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to the Nurse.

●Provides Patients and families with emotional support; interacts with other professionals, patients and families with professional manner.

●Assist Nurses or Physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.

●Adhere to safety guidelines, institutional policies, and company regulations at all times.

●Complies with HIPAA standards in all patient's documentations and interactions.

Certified nursing assistant: June 2005-2012 Boynton Beach Rehabilitation center, Florida

●Checked and recorded vital signs, and height and weight.

●Provided Personal care to residents such as: Shampoo, personal hygiene, oral care and kept residents clean and dry.

●Made bed and changed linens.

●Assisted residents with daily activities by using Safety devices and standard precautions to reposition residents.

●Transferred to and from bed or chair or other locations within the facilities.

●Recorded activities on daily living on flow sheets.

●Observed residents and noted physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc. and reported any changes to the nurse.

●Assisted with restorative and rehab care with proper instruction and supervision.

●Answered call bells and make rounds.

●Used standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection and diseases.

●Monitored residents in dining room during mealtimes as scheduled.

●Assisted Nurse in giving treatments and examining residents.

●Assisted Nurse with admitting, transferring, and discharging residents.

Med-Tech: September 2005-2008 Mentor Center Boynton Beach, Florida

●Helped clients getting up in the morning and assist clients with toileting, bedding, emptying and cleanse commode

●Monitored and record vital signs such as: Temperature and Blood pressure.

●Cleaned and disinfected equipment disposed of soiled linens and waste.

● Assisted Clients with activities such as tours and information sessions.

●Supervised and assisted clients with daily activities that the client cannot manage such as cleaning, shopping etc.

●Administered medications.

●Assisted clients with meals, drink and snacks.

●Assisted Nurse in caring for clients.

●Assisted and supported clients with community trips, doctor's appointment, etc.

●Observed clients and record observations and alerts Nurse with significant changes, perform charting duties.

Education and Training

●Certified Nursing Assistant- Capscare Academy for Health care Inc.

●Med technician

●EKG

●Licensed Practical Nurse Training

●Med-Technician- Paramount Training Services Corp.

●Phlebotomy

Language

●English, French and Creole.

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