Dennis Estrada
Edmonton
Summary
Determined Registered Nurse with experience caring for patients and supporting physicians during procedures. Patient-focused with background coordinating safe, effective care. Expert at maintaining poise while handling stressful situations. As well as Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
Revera Retirement Living
12.2019 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Health Care Aide
Shepherds Care Vanguard
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Serve them meals according to their nutritional needs in the care plan
- Administering medications and observing or following the 7 rights
- Documentation and report if there is something to report and document specially if there are changes in behavior
Home Health Care Aide
Mrs Maria Buchta
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
Respite Caregiver
CarePros
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
- Reported changes in resident condition and health to resident care manager.
- Maintained safe working environment through prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Perioperative Nurse
RIPAS Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Involved patient and support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation process and evaluated patient progress toward attaining outcomes.
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Port Of Spain General Hospital
10.2005 - 10.2009
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
- Opened and distributed sterile supplies during medical procedures.
- Adhered to universal precautions, applying aseptic techniques to operating room equipment and personnel.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Philippine General Hospital
07.2001 - 08.2005
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks and cleaning air traps and water sensors.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mariano Marcos State University
Batac City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines04.1998
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Lifting
- Care Plan Implementation
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malay
Limited Working
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Health Care Aide - Alberta Health Care Aide Directory
- Licensed Registered Nurse - CRNA
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Shepherds Care Vanguard
01.2020 - 07.2020
Health Care Aide
Revera Retirement Living
12.2019 - Current
Home Health Care Aide
Mrs Maria Buchta
08.2018 - 12.2019
Respite Caregiver
CarePros
08.2017 - 04.2019
Perioperative Nurse
RIPAS Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2015
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Port Of Spain General Hospital
10.2005 - 10.2009
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Philippine General Hospital
07.2001 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mariano Marcos State University
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