Emily Esparza
Chula Vista
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
San Diego
10.2024 - Current
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
CNA/RNA
South Bay Post Acute Care
Chula Vista
10.2020 - 10.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with range-of-motion exercises prescribed by the physician or therapist.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Responded promptly to patient needs and requests for assistance.
- Ensured proper positioning of patients in order to prevent skin breakdowns or other complications.
- Applied braces, splints, bandages and prosthetic appliances.
- Supported patients with feeding to maintain nourishment.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Monitored patients for presence of pressure areas, skin tears and skin breakdown to prevent bedsores.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Staffing Coordinator
South Bay Post Acute Care
Chula Vista
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks or performance evaluation forms.
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from candidates regarding job opportunities at the company or organization.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
- Provided support for payroll processing by verifying hours worked and resolving discrepancies.
- Facilitated orientation sessions for new hires.
- Worked with human resources teams to align staffing decisions with regulatory standards.
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Identified methods for reducing turnover rates through improved recruitment practices.
- Provided support during new employee interviews and orientations.
- Conducted reference checks on prospective employees as part of the pre-employment process.
- Kept track of timekeeping responsibilities and employee time off requests when completing schedules.
- Developed job postings, tracked applicants through applicant tracking system, and coordinated onboarding paperwork.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state laws related to employment practices.
- Reviewed resumes submitted by applicants against job requirements.
- Utilized staffing software to track employee availability, shifts, and time-off requests.
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
- Developed and maintained a pool of qualified candidates for future staffing needs.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
San Diego Medical College
East Lake Chula VistaSkills
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient transport
- Wound care assistance
- Daily living assistance
- Personal hygiene support
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Communication skills
- Patient observation
- Time management
- Patient safety
- Emergency response
- Patient documentation
- Preparing meals
- Direct patient care
- Injury prevention
- Oral hygiene
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Range of motion exercises
- Bedsore prevention
- Personal care aide
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Recording vital signs
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient care technician
- Excellent communication
- Infection control procedures
- Observing responses
- Resident care associate
- Patient care quality
- Patient bathing
- Infection control practices
- HIPAA compliance
- First aid certification
- Personal hygiene assistance
Certification
- CNA
- RNA
- Basic First Aid
- Adult-Child-Infant-2 Rescuer-AED Basic Life Support CPR
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
CNA
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
10.2024 - Current
Staffing Coordinator
South Bay Post Acute Care
04.2024 - 06.2024
CNA/RNA
South Bay Post Acute Care
10.2020 - 10.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
San Diego Medical College
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