Gabriela Medrano
San Diego
Summary
Empathetic healthcare provider skilled in managing patient needs and ensuring safety. Experienced in conflict resolution and maintaining confidentiality, with a focus on delivering high-quality care and promoting patient independence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CCP
UCSD JACOBS MÉDICAL CENTER
San Diego, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- 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.
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
CCP
UCSD Hillcrest Hospital
San Diego, CA
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
CNA
Sharp Hospital
Chula Vista, CA
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting significant findings to nursing staff.
- Implemented infection control measures, maintaining cleanliness of patient environments and equipment.
- Assisted in mobility exercises, promoting physical rehabilitation and enhancing patient independence.
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
CNA
San Diego, CA
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
CNA CERTIFICATION - NURSING
Eastlake MedIcal Center
San Diego, CA07.2028
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Clinical documentation
- Multitasking and organization
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Infection control practices
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CCP
UCSD JACOBS MÉDICAL CENTER
11.2022 - Current
CCP
UCSD Hillcrest Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2022
CNA
Sharp Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2022
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
CNA
10.2018 - 03.2020
CNA CERTIFICATION - NURSING
Eastlake MedIcal Center