Joseph Madrid

• Assisted with anesthesia machine setup, cleaning, calibration, testing, and turnover.
• Changed breathing circuits and restocked anesthesia carts and supplies.
• Set up arterial lines and zeroing.
• Set up arterial line with acumen monitoring systems and performed monitor zeroing procedures.
• Transported anesthesia machines and anesthesia cart supplies for remote procedural areas.
• Prepared and primed hotline fluid warming systems.
• Assisted with setup of Cell Saver and Level 1
  Rapid Infuser systems.
• Operated and learned ABL blood gas analyzer procedures under supervision.
• Replaced soda lime canisters and performed leak testing on anesthesia machines.
• Helped anesthesia technician during trauma activations by preparing equipment, checking supplies, and ensuring rapid
  availability of anesthesia support equipment.
• Developed working knowledge of anesthesia equipment operation, preventive maintenance procedures, and
  troubleshooting techniques to support safe patient care.

• Transported patients safely between departments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Assisted nursing staff with patient transfers, maintaining comfort and dignity during transport.
• Operated patient transport equipment efficiently, including wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to streamline patient flow across facilities.
• Trained new staff on proper transport procedures and safety measures for patients.
• Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.

• Provided compassionate, direct patient care to diverse patient populations in a hospital setting.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and
  feeding.
• Measured and documented vital signs, intake and output, and patient observations according to facility
  protocols.
• Assisted patients with ambulating, transferring, repositioning, and mobility exercises to promote comfort and
  prevent injury.
• Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment while adhering to infection prevention and control
  standards.
• Responded promptly to patient call lights and communicated patient needs and concerns to nursing staff.
• Assisted nurses with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Supported patient safety initiatives, including fall prevention and proper use of mobility equipment.
• Collaborated effectively with nurses,
  physicians, therapist, and other healthcare professionals
  to provide quality patient care.
• Maintained correct documentation while ensuring HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

• Implemented behavior intervention plans to support client progress and skill development.
• Monitored and recorded client behaviors and responses to interventions accurately.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment strategies and outcomes.
• Assisted in conducting assessments to identify client needs and goals effectively.
• Keep the patient safe from health hazards. For example, a DSP would keep sharp knives in locked drawers and store household cleaners in locked cabinets.
• Monitor individuals’ behavior toward themselves and others and maintain patients' records of problems and progress.
• Report any instances of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the appropriate authorities so that protective services specialists can investigate the situation if necessary.
• Help individuals with tasks like cooking, cleaning, showering, toileting, shopping, and managing money.
• Teach patients tasks that they can ultimately learn to do for themselves.

• Assist patients with ADLs such as showering, tooth brushing, and shaving, ambulation and mobility needs.
• Provides safe Pond resident transfers using proper body mechanics and using proper equipment such as gait belts, standing lift and Hoyer lift.
• Answer call lights and perform services in a timely manner.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respirations.
• Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate supervising nurse.
• Maintain a clean, well and organized work environment.
• Assist RN or LVN during wound care.

Assessed patient status and reported any changes to RN or LVN.

• Documents and record patient care in a timely manner.