Molly Rodrigues

(***) ***- **** adqx7x@r.postjobfree.com 617 Orleans Street, Saint Paul, MN 55107

Professional Summary

Versatile Patient Care Aide background attending to various daily health needs. Talented at checking and documenting vitals, updating patient chart information, and supporting daily care needs. Focused on continually maintaining safe and clean environments. RN by education - license is not current but plan to take refresher course in the future. Ability to stay on task and remain calm working in high-pressure environments. Excellent communication skills and adept at keeping patients calm in stressful situations. English is first language, but also have basic communication skills in French, Spanish, and currently studying Russian.

Skills

Basic patient care

ADL support

Vital signs measurement

Cleaning and sanitizing

Resource utilization

Care documentation

Emergency response

Discharge assistance

Data collection

Basic nursing care

Turning and transporting patients

Infection prevention

Patient education

Vitals documentation

Monitoring patient conditions

Restocking supplies

Information protection

Corrective action planning

Blood glucose monitoring

Fluent in English, basic communication skills in French, Spanish, and currently studying Russian

Skilled in both MS Office & Google Office Suites

Experience

Patient Care Aide

Disable Home Care, Saint Paul, MN

July 2018 - January 2021

Supported patient dignity and wellness by helping with activities of daily living (ADLs).

Met care standards and facility policies with appropriate utilization of available care resources.

Assisted nursing staff with measuring vital signs and documenting details.

Personalized care based on patients' age and specific cultural, spiritual, or psychosocial needs.

Improved patient comfort and compliance with thorough explanations of upcoming treatment actions.

Maintained clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients with consistent cleaning and sterilization.

Carried out basic care under supervision and documented treatments in [Type] EHR.

Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans.

Kept healthcare team informed with regular updates to patient charts covering vitals, treatments, and responses.

Dressed wounds, helped with procedures, and replenished room supplies.

Assisted patients with bathing and feeding for personal health and wellbeing.

Collected specimens using proper aseptic techniques.

Helped stabilize and treat patients during emergency situations.

Protected patients and staff from infection with proper disinfection and sterilization procedures.

Patient Care Aide

Pride N Living, Fridley, MN

January 2016 - January 2018

Same as above

PCA

Abbey Care Inc Home Health, Saint Paul, MN

January 2014 - January 2016

Same as above

Charge Registered Nurse

Excelsior Health Care Center, Excelsior, MN

January 2012 - January 2014

Monitored nursing staff and care to confirm appropriate medical intervention for realization of established patient goals.

Identified potential concerns, established priorities, and initiated corrective actions based on clinical knowledge

Maintained composure in stressful situations and sought guidance from Director of Nursing.

Reviewed medical records to confirm alignment between nursing practice provided and MN guidelines.

Ordered and controlled supplies to align with budget targets and usage demands.

Reviewed charts to verify data, nursing diagnoses, and proposed nursing care plans.

Followed through and documented findings, corrections, or counseling for nursing incidents, medication errors, and patient complaints.

Organized staff training to cover new policies, safety standards, and regulations.

Delegated assignments and monitored performance against objectives to support operating efficiency.

Incorporated evidence-based practices, outcome targets, and current unit capacities to advocate for patient needs.

Managed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to support unit.

Monitored patient conditions and responses to identify and report concerns.

Maintained staff schedules and adjusted workflows to meet changing patient loads.

Reviewed charts and counseled staff to prevent medical injuries.

Verified transcription and processing of medical orders to treat patients.

RN Building Supervisor

Crestview Care Center, Columbia Heights, MN

January 2010 - January 2010

All duties listed above with addition of submitting accident reports to MDH, and adding/decreasing staff as census demands.

Charge Registered Nurse

Little Sisters of the Poor, Saint Paul, MN

January 2007 - January 2010

Same as above

Education

RN Associate - College of Saint Catherine, Saint Paul, MN

January 2007

Genteral coursework toward Pre-Engineering degree - Transferred to College of St. Catherine - MCTC, Saint Paul, MN

January 2005

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