Noemi Montelongo
Oceanside
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with experience at Sharp Memorial Hospital, supporting nursing staff, and delivering high-quality patient care. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I excel in communication and teamwork, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Known for my reliability and attention to detail, I consistently demonstrate the ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego
01.2023 - Current
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under the direction of a physical therapist or nurse.
- Assisted in transferring patients from a wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating, turning over, and positioning patients.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- 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.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Utilized strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Scripps Memorial Hospital
Encinitas
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Assisted with EKG performance on patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Fuente Healthcare Center
Vista
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, heart rate.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Proving basic charting, intake and output.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Miracosta College
Oceanside, CASkills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Attention to detail
- Diligent
- Extremely Organized
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Team player
- Active listener
Accomplishments
- Was awarded Sharp's Employee of the Month for the month of February 2024.
Affiliations
- Recently, became apart of 1 West Oncology UPC (Unit Practice Council) leadership team. Where we have the opportunity to create new ways to improve the unit as a team, and evolving patient safety.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Sharp Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Scripps Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Fuente Healthcare Center
08.2017 - 03.2020
Some College (No Degree) -
Miracosta College
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