Stephanie Gonzalez
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Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
St Johnlands Nursing Center
Kings Park
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and comfort needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene tasks.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and provide reassurance.
- Collaborated with team members to implement care plans for patients.
- Participated in training sessions on safety protocols and infection control practices.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
Nursing Assistant
Park Avenue Rehabilitation And Nursing
Long Beach
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and comfort needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
Nursing Assistant
Sunharbor Manor
Roslyn Heights
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and comfort needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene tasks.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and provide reassurance.
- Participated in training sessions on safety protocols and infection control practices.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
Nursing Assistant
Cold Spring Harbor Rehab Center
Woodbury
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and comfort needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and provide reassurance.
- Participated in training sessions on safety protocols and infection control practices.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baldwin Senior High School
Baldwin, NY06-2014
Skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Quality assurance controls
- Computer literate
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Electronic charting
- Behavior redirection
- Companionship and emotional support
- Records management
- Client documentation
- Quality assurance
- Self motivation
- Quick problem solver
- Cultural sensitivity
- Professional demeanor
- Multitasking
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
St Johnlands Nursing Center
02.2022 - 11.2023
Nursing Assistant
Park Avenue Rehabilitation And Nursing
01.2021 - 01.2022
Nursing Assistant
Sunharbor Manor
10.2020 - 02.2021
Nursing Assistant
Cold Spring Harbor Rehab Center
04.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Baldwin Senior High School