Yadira Salas
San Jose
Summary
Professional with significant experience in patient care and safety. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, providing compassionate support, and ensuring safe environment. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Reliable and flexible with changing needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Safety Attendant
Reginal Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
- Actively participated in unit meetings to stay informed about policy updates or changes in protocols affecting daily tasks.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting comprehensive room checks and maintaining a clean environment.
- Conducted hourly rounding to proactively address potential safety hazards or concerns, enhancing overall patient wellbeing.
- Participated in regular training sessions, staying current on best practices for patient safety attendants'' roles and responsibilities.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by maintaining strict confidentiality regarding patient health information.
- Mentored new Patient Safety Attendants by sharing best practices and offering guidance as they acclimated to their roles.
- Supported family members during their loved ones'' hospitalization, providing information on visitation guidelines and answering general questions about the facility''s policies.
Food Assistant
El Chile Prieto Catering
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Initiated, planned and executed process improvements to optimize food inventory levels.
- Provided support during high-volume shifts, effectively multitasking and prioritizing tasks as needed to maintain smooth operations.
- Mentored junior staff members, sharing valuable knowledge and experience to foster professional growth within the team.
- Contributed to the development of new recipes, offering creative input on flavor combinations and presentation styles.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries from diverse suppliers, maintaining lists to minimize errors.
- Offered information on menu items, garnishes and preparation methods to choosy guests.
- Streamlined prep processes by implementing time-saving techniques that allowed for more focused attention on cooking tasks.
Education
CNA Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Cal-Ace Nursing School
1535 Landess Ave Suite 10310-2024
High School Diploma -
Overfelt High School
1835 Cunningham Ave06-2009
Skills
- Patient care techniques
- Basic life support
- Reliability and punctuality
- Mental health awareness
- Stress tolerance
- Medical terminology
- First aid proficiency
- De-escalation techniques
Certification
- CNA
- BLS
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Patient Safety Attendant
Reginal Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
Food Assistant
El Chile Prieto Catering
01.2011 - 01.2019
CNA Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Cal-Ace Nursing School
High School Diploma -
Overfelt High School
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