Leslie Garibay

WORK EXPERIENCE CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

2017 – 2022 SCI Long Beach VA

2022- present CLC/PALL La Jolla VA

Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy to assist practitioner with standard GI procedures.

Communicate with residents to explain procedures, recognize disabilities and impaired mobility to assist as necessary.

Ability to use basic computer systems (CPRS/VATAS/SHAREPOINT) to record patient data and procedure data, adhering to patient privacy and information security policies

Skilled in preparing residents with spinal cord injury for colonoscopy procedures.

Assisted RN with respiratory care such as oral/tracheal suctioning, tracheostomy dressing and preparation and maintenance of suction canister. Performed routine checks of ventilator tubing and circuits to ensure they are not disconnected.

Trained to respond to an emergency ventilator alarm sound in addition to knowledge of how to call a code blue.

Proficient in preparing and configuring endoscopy equipment, ensuring endoscopes and related devices operate correctly.

Skilled in cleaning, reprocessing and maintaining RME in compliance with standard operating procedures and universal safety protocols.

Knowledge of room preparing for GI and and pulmonary endoscopies, to include availability and set up, equipment testing for functionality, ensuring for immediate availability of emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment.

Verifying the availability of specialized equipment and surgical implants, ensuring all items are current and not expired. Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients condition or environment immediately.

Experienced in completing relevant in-service training programs, and hands on training under physician certified expertise in the functional area.

Educating staff how to use equipment and programs, training of new employees how to properly and safely use equipment such as gurneys, ceiling lifts as it aligns to the VA safety standards and prevention of resident and staff injury.

Completing audits and environmental rounds to ensure the unit is in compliance with infection control policies.

Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.