Adam Lopez
Santa Clarita
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven PCA with experience at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and emotional support. Enhanced patient comfort and safety through effective daily living assistance and infection control practices, ensuring a dignified care environment while promoting independence and wellbeing.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Valencia, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported medical staff during patient examinations and procedures effectively.
- 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.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
Mountain View Convalescent Hospital
Sylmar, CA
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, enhancing overall care environment.
- Documented patient progress and care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
No Degree - General Education
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CAHigh School Diploma -
Vaughn International Studies Academy
San Fernando, CA06.2022
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control
- Seizure precautions
- Daily living assistance
Certification
CPR certification
CNA certification
Fire safety certification
Timeline
PCA
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
09.2025 - Current
CNA
Mountain View Convalescent Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2025
No Degree - General Education
Long Beach City College
High School Diploma -
Vaughn International Studies Academy