Mirta Douze
**** ****** **. ******* ***** FL ****6
Email Address: ************.**@*****.***
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.