Patient Care Mental Health
Resume:
JANICE ELLEN BERSALONA
Winchester, CA
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Summary
An ambitious, responsible, resourceful, and reliable candidate with a positive work ethic who is highly motivated in seeking a position that requires a nursing professional that is friendly and trustworthy in patient care. Offering exceptional capabilities such as, assisting with ADLS, effective interpersonal skills, and a striving compassion to provide the highest level of care. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. Known for delivering positive first impressions and ensuring smooth daily operations.
Skills
●Works well in a team structure
●Can verbally communicate with patients, family members, and coworkers
●Makes decisions and has excellent problem solving skills
●Able to obtain and process information
●Able to provide a quality observation of patient’s physical and mental health
●Excellent organizational, coordination, and interpersonal skills
●Profound ability of maintaining the Six Principles of Care
●Understands nutrition standards, personal hygiene, and physiological issues
●Microsoft Office programs (Word 85WPM, Excel, Powerpoint)
●Scheduling & Calendar Management
●Patient Intake and Registration
Work Experience
OCTOBER 2016-PRESENT
Inland Respite, Corona, CA-Preferred Respite Worker
●Provide in-home support for children and young adults with developmental disabilities, including autism and behavioral health needs.
●Implement individualized care plans focused on safety, communication, and emotional well being.
●Use de-escalation techniques and sensory-based interventions to support clients with behavioral challenges.
●Collaborate closely with families to reinforce routines, goals, and coping strategies.
JANUARY 2017-JUNE 2025
DaVita Dialysis, Temecula, CA-Patient Care Technician, Preceptor, Home Dialysis Educator
●Performs and records vital signs determined by ESRD patients as per DaVita policy and or state regulations
●Obtain lab specimens, prepare cultures, and coordinate with medical staff
●Initiate and Terminate Hemodialysis Treatment
●Cannulate dialysis access with 14g, 15g, 16g, and 17g needles
●Monitor, document, and report on patient vitals and vascular access integrity
●Reinforce treatment plans and educate patients and families on dialysis care and lifestyle support
●Precept new technicians; guide onboarding and ongoing training per DaVita policies and procedures
●Ensure adherence to safety protocols and promote a culture of care and accountability
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OCTOBER 2015-2017
HCR ManorCare SNF, Hemet, CA-Certified Nurse Assistant
●Communication
●Time management
●Patient education
●Care documentation
●Infection control
●Medical terminology
●Patient Privacy/HIPPA regulations
●Patient advocacy and support
●Assisted residents with activities of daily living
●Committed to providing compassionate patient care and safety
●Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring
●Transferring patients using assistive devices such as mechanical lifts and gait belt
●Bathing, dressing and grooming patients maintaining personal hygiene
Certifications
●Certified Hemodialysis Technician #00025816
●Certified Nurse Assistant #0093460
●BLS Certified eCard Code 255*********
Education
AUGUST 2018-PRESENT
Mt. San Jacinto College, Menifee, CA - Associates Degree
●Associates Degree of Liberal Arts-Math & Science
●Associates Degree of Science
●Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (3.2 GPA)
JULY 2015-AUGUST 2015
American Red Cross, San Bernardino, CA - Certificate
●CPR Certified
●State Certified
●Theory 80 hours
●Clinical 100 hours
SEPTEMBER 2009-JUNE 2012
Irvine High School, Irvine, CA - Diploma
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