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LISA BARRERA

San Jose

Summary

Highly motivated individual with extensive experience providing direct patient care in acute and long-term care settings. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff, other healthcare professionals, and patients to promote quality patient care. Possesses strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and an unwavering commitment to compassionate patient care.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

El Camino Hospital
04.2024 - Current

• Collaborate with a team of Registered Nurses (RNs) and the charge nurse to deliver patient-centered care.

• Perform vital sign checks, daily weight measurements, and monitor patient intake and output.

• Monitor patients for changes in their physical and mental condition, promptly reporting concerns to the care team to prevent further complications.

• Assist patients with daily living activities, including toileting, hygiene, mobility, and physical therapy exercises.

• Prepare patients and equipment for medical procedures, ensuring readiness and adherence to hospital protocols.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in compliance with hospital policies.

• Serve as a Certified Mobility Expert with specialized training through the Johns Hopkins organization, ensuring safe and effective patient mobility practices.

• Provide empathetic and compassionate support to patients and their families, fostering a positive healing environment.

CNA

Nursing Platforms
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted nursing staff with restorative measures such as range of motion exercises and ambulation techniques
  • Developed comprehensive understanding of infection control policies and procedures to prevent the spread of infections
  • Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy rights and confidentiality requirements
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of medical terminology to accurately communicate with other healthcare professionals
  • Conducted vital sign assessments including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, height and weight measurements, skin integrity assessment
  • Performed detailed documentation of patient medical records according to established protocols
  • Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines
  • Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff

CNA

Masonic Homes of Ca.
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming
  • Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity
  • Maintained a clean environment for patients by following proper infection control protocols
  • Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques
  • Developed meaningful relationships with clients, understanding their personal stories and daily routines

Property Assistant

Cambridge Management, Inc
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Protect owner’s interests by assisting with managing the community in terms of cleanliness, compliance, and safety
  • Assure that the community is maintained to be a friendly, welcoming, and comfortable place for residents.Assist with vacancy and occupancy rates by preparing, advertising, touring, and renting units as they become available.Follow all Fair Employment & Housing Act guidelines (FEHA) when responding to phone calls, emails, walk-ins, and queries regarding the community
  • Assist with the resident process in preparing and processing rental applications, running credit checks, preparing leasing packets, managing renewals and all related material/collateral both hard copy and electronic
  • Prepare and clearly communicate the lease agreement to new residents, ensure all documents are completed correctly and fully executed
  • Assist with the maintenance condition of the community by submitting maintenance requests, monitoring the community grounds, reviewing structural conditions, aesthetic conditions of the community, and address any resident lease violations or concerns
  • Assist with financial aspect of collecting deposits, rents, associated charges and fees, and other related income on a timely basis
  • Assure all finances are accounted for in regularly scheduled bank deposits
  • Ensuring that all funds/collections received are deposited within48 hours
  • Assist the Maintenance Manager with unit turns in the scheduling and supervision of vendors for cleaning, painting, and repairs
  • Manage timeline for unit turns to have units available to rent
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized office, including all resident files, and having current, available marketing material
  • Tour the entirety of the community assure the common areas, landscaping, amenities such as laundry, pool, etc
  • Are up to standards.Prepare and serve legal notices such as three (3)-day notices on resident doors (and mailing), and other requested reports on the day designated
  • Assists in maintaining a show ready office and clubhouse

Food Truck Operator

Blazin Bacon Dogs
09.2019 - 02.2023
  • Managed the daily operations related to customer service, inventory management, and marketing
  • Maintained a high standard of customer service through quality assurance checks
  • Adhered to health and safety standards when preparing and serving food items
  • Developed strong customer service skills while working with customers at the food truck
  • Successfully operated a trucking business, managing all aspects of the operation including hiring and training drivers, scheduling routes, and tracking expenses

Independent Business Owner

ATC STAFFING
09.2017 - 08.2019
  • Managing all aspects of the business (Accounting
  • Marketing, Budgeting)
  • Developed and built the business from startup to generate a steady sales increase annually by leveraging accounts to build credibility to new clients as well as maintaining a strong relationship with existing clients
  • Hiring, training, and supervising in office staff and field staff
  • Engage in competitive marketplace for prospective clients
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, achieving cost savings without sacrificing quality or reliability
  • Identified new opportunities for growth by researching potential markets and analyzing competitor activities

Staffing Coordinator

Servers On Demand
01.2014 - 10.2017
  • Oversee all staffing needs and operations of the company
  • Liaise with recruiting agencies to fill vacancies in a timely manner
  • Support candidate screening and hiring processes
  • Assist in preparation and execution of orientation and training plans
  • Develop work schedules by allocating employees in shifts and positions
  • Assume responsibility for timekeeping and time off requests
  • Collaborate with payroll to ensure correct employee compensation
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external policies and regulations
  • Prepare and submit reports on staffing operations

Dental Administrative Support Specialist

Setty Dental Admin, Dental Office Newark
10.2011 - 08.2012
  • Keep the schedule full, check in / out pt’s, collect co pays, minimal treatment presentation, obtain referrals and authorizations, Insurance billing, aging reports, journal entry follow up, upload documents to the Dentrix document center, data entry, set up practice with new fee schedules using office manager
  • Scan docs, print, fax, transfer incoming calls, set up outlook calendar, arrange interviews for CEO, bank deposits, set new/established patients appointments, receive incoming mail/payroll, verify insurance, confirm appointments
  • Work directly under
  • Demonstrated proficiency in dental office software, such as Dentrix and Eaglesoft
  • Developed strong customer service skills to assist patients with scheduling, billing and insurance inquiries

Medical Office Administrator

Stockton Hearing and Speech Center
11.2007 - 03.2009
  • Answer multi- line phones, greet patients, schedule, re-schedule appointments for patients, verify insurance information, billing, collect co-pay, organize patient charts for next business day, run system back- up at end of day
  • Acted as an ambassador for the organization by providing courteous interactions with visitors or callers who had questions about services offered
  • Assisted with patient check-in, registration and insurance verification at front desk
  • Monitored appointment calendars for physicians in order to schedule patient visits efficiently

CNA

Nursefinders Agency
08.2000 - 08.2007
  • Travel to various, hospitals to assist in the care of patients; take vital signs, chart data, assist in physical therapy, learn to adapt quickly to many different nursing departments
  • Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals

Staffing Coordinator/CNA

HRN Services
08.2004 - 04.2006
  • Assist hospitals in filling their staffing needs, make sure all employee documents were up to date, light payroll, and fax documents to hospital personnel, direct staff in where they would be placed
  • Developed relationships with hiring managers to ensure staffing needs were met in a timely manner
  • Interacted with employees to cover daily staffing requirements
  • Conducted phone screenings of candidates to assess qualifications, skills, experience, and other criteria
  • Maintained a safe environment for both patients and staff by adhering to safety protocols
  • Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy rights and confidentiality requirements

Education

Medical Office Administration - undefined

MTI Business College
Stockton, CA
04.2009

Certification - Nursing assistant

Lindbergh Adult Education
Manteca, CA
07.2000

Skills

  • Charting Expertise
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Medical Procedures Understanding
  • Efficient and Reliable Team Player
  • Inpatient Care
  • Documentation Procedures Expertise
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Admitting Support
  • Recording Vital Signs

Certification

BCLS CPR, Certified Nursing Assistant, Mobility Specialist

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

El Camino Hospital
04.2024 - Current

CNA

Nursing Platforms
10.2023 - Current

CNA

Masonic Homes of Ca.
05.2023 - 10.2023

Property Assistant

Cambridge Management, Inc
10.2021 - 07.2023

Food Truck Operator

Blazin Bacon Dogs
09.2019 - 02.2023

Independent Business Owner

ATC STAFFING
09.2017 - 08.2019

Staffing Coordinator

Servers On Demand
01.2014 - 10.2017

Dental Administrative Support Specialist

Setty Dental Admin, Dental Office Newark
10.2011 - 08.2012

Medical Office Administrator

Stockton Hearing and Speech Center
11.2007 - 03.2009

Staffing Coordinator/CNA

HRN Services
08.2004 - 04.2006

CNA

Nursefinders Agency
08.2000 - 08.2007

Medical Office Administration - undefined

MTI Business College

Certification - Nursing assistant

Lindbergh Adult Education
LISA BARRERA