Gladizel Irizarry
Lancaster
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Brethren Village Retirement Community
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Picker/Packer
Grove Collaborative Inc
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Enhanced order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to packing lists and verifying product information.
- Reduced packing time for orders by efficiently organizing and assembling packages in line with company standards.
- Reduced order fulfillment errors by diligently following established protocols for picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
PCA
Oak Leaf Manor South
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
Senior Care
Home Instead
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
Sales Associate
JCPenny
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Cashier/Cook
Sheetz
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Cashier/Drive Through
McDonalds
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
McCaskey East High School
Register Nurse Program
Harrisburg Area Community College
08.2017
Skills
- Proficient in ADL’s
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- End-of-life care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
CNA
Brethren Village Retirement Community
06.2021 - Current
Picker/Packer
Grove Collaborative Inc
12.2020 - 05.2021
PCA
Oak Leaf Manor South
07.2019 - 12.2020
Sales Associate
JCPenny
12.2017 - 05.2018
Senior Care
Home Instead
10.2017 - 07.2019
Cashier/Cook
Sheetz
08.2016 - 12.2017
Cashier/Drive Through
McDonalds
10.2015 - 08.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
McCaskey East High School
Register Nurse Program
Harrisburg Area Community College
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