Draw Blood Nursing Assistant

Zenaida M. Halal

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Tracy, CA *5376

C 209-***-****

H 209-***-****

*******@*****.***

Professional Summary

Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with eighteen years experience in the healthcare profession, fourteen of which are from an acute hospital setting. Assisted with technical nursing treatments, supported diagnostic procedures and charted resident/patient records. Interested in a full-time role as a nursing assistant in a top-notch healthcare fascility.

Employment History

Hayward Convalescent Hospital, 1832 B Street, Hayward, Ca, 94541

Certified Nursing Assistant, March 2015 to Present

· Assisted residents with daily functions such as bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

·Monitored and charted vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, heart rate and oxygen Saturation.

·Maintained accurate records of resident care, conditions, progress and concerns.

·Answered call lights and aided in resident comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, assistive devices, clothing, bedside tables/equipments.

·Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

·Reported any unusual circumstances in the patient's condition or environment.

·Maintained a clean, comforting and safe environment.

·Assisted registered nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.

·Followed infection control procedures.

·Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

·Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Kaiser Permanente Post Acute Center, 1440 168TH Avenue, San Leandro, Ca, 94578

Certified Nursing Assistant, October 2007 to January 2015

·Assisted residents with daily functions such as bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

·Monitored and charted vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, heart rate and oxygen Saturation.

·Maintained accurate records of resident care, conditions, progress and concerns.

·Answered call lights and aided in resident comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, assistive devices, clothing, bedside tables/equipments.

·Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

·Reported any unusual circumstances in the patient's condition or environment.

·Maintained a clean, comforting and safe environment.

·Assisted registered nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.

·Followed infection control procedures.

·Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

·Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Valleycare Health System, 5555 W las Positas Blvd., Pleasnton, Ca 94588

Certified Nursing Assistant, 2 West Medical/Surgical Cardio Unit, November 2004 to November 2010

·Assisted patients with daily functions such as bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

·Monitored and charted vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, heart rate and oxygen Saturation.

·Maintained accurate records of patient care, conditions, progress and concerns.

·Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, assistive devices, clothing, bedside tables/equipments.

·Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

·Measured urine and delivered specimens to the lab.

·Reported any unusual circumstances in the patient's condition or environment.

·Maintained a clean, comforting and safe environment.

·Assisted registered nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.

·Provided pre and post-operative care.

·Followed infection control procedures.

·Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

·Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.

·Ensured HIPAA compliance.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4201 W Markham St., Little Rock, Ar, 72205

Certified Nursing Assistant/Phlebotomist/Monitor Technician, ICU November 2001 to March 2004

·Assisted patients with daily functions such as bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

·Monitored and charted vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, heart rate and oxygen Saturation.

·Maintained accurate records of patient care, conditions, progress and concerns.

·Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, assistive devices, clothing, bedside tables/equipments.

·Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

·Measured urine and delivered specimens to the lab.

·Reported any unusual circumstances in the patient's condition or environment.

·Maintained a clean, comforting and safe environment.

·Assisted registered nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.

·Provided pre and post-operative care.

·Draw blood specimens from patients.

·Monitor patient conditions by interpreting monitor readings and reporting them to Rns.

·Followed infection control procedures.

·Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

·Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.

·Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Baptist Medical Center, 9500 Kanis Road, Little Rock, Ar, 72205

Patient Care Assistant/Phlebotomist/UA Women and Children's Unit November 1996 to October 2001

·Assisted patients with daily functions such as bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

·Monitored and charted vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, heart rate and oxygen Saturation.

·Maintained accurate records of patient care, conditions, progress and concerns.

·Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, assistive devices, clothing, bedside tables/equipments.

·Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

·Measured urine and delivered specimens to the lab.

·Reported any unusual circumstances in the patient's condition or environment.

·Maintained a clean, comforting and safe environment.

·Assisted registered nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.

·Provided pre and post-operative care.

·Draw blood specimens from patients.

·Answer and make calls to Physicians.

·Takes orders and sumit them accordingly.

·Answer patient calls and relay them to CNAs or RNs.

·Followed infection control procedures.

·Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

·Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.

·Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

American Red Cross, Little Rock, Ar

Midwifery (2 years technical)

Vigan Community College, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines

High School, Secondary Education

Binalonan National High School, Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines

SKILLS

·CPR/First Aid certified.

·Patient-focused care.

·Tubule feedings and medication familiarity.

·Compassionate, efficient, commited and reliable team player.

·Professional bedside manners.

·Spirometer and bladder scanner reading accuracy.

·Qualified in patient transport.

·Phlebotomy

·Monitor Reading Interpretation

·Exceptional communication skills.

·Quick Learner.

·Strong client/patient relations.

·Calm under pressure.

·Excellent interpersonal skills.

·Word processing.

·Maintains Confidentiality.

References

Available upon request

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