Irah May Romero
Mabalacat, Province Of Pampanga
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Angeles Medical Center, excelling in patient care and safety. Leveraged expertise in vital signs monitoring and infection control, alongside compassionate emotional support, to enhance patient satisfaction. Achieved a significant increase in patient engagement, demonstrating exceptional empathy and clinical skills.
Healthcare professional with strong foundation in patient care and medical support. Adept at handling patient needs, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring clean and safe environment. Known for reliability, adaptability, and commitment to achieving positive patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Angeles Medical Center
Angeles City, Province Of Pampanga, Philippines
08.2018 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Nursing Aide - Nursing
Systems Plus College Foundation Inc.
Angeles City, Province Of Pampanga, Philippines04-2017
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Infection control
- Companionship and emotional support
- Catheter care
- Patient assessments
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication administration
- Medical terminology
- Supply restocking
- Monitoring fluids
- Patient care and safety
- Patient mobility support
- Time management
- Vital signs
- Attention to detail
- Patient care quality
- Collecting vital signs
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Supporting personal needs
- Clinical documentation
- Certified nursing assistant
- Calm under stress
- Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Observing responses
- CPR/AED
- Responding to emergencies
- Injury prevention
- Transporting patients
- Feeding assistance
- Emotional and social support
- Emotional support
- Wound care
- Patient observation
- Caregiver relations
- Personal care aide
- Patient safety management
- First aid certification
- Emergency response
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Universal precautions
Certification
- Diploma in Two year Nursing Aide
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification -American Heart Association.
- Certificate of Completion of "Foreign body airway obstruction workshop"
- Certificate of Completion of "Rapid Nursing Assessment"
- Certificate of Completion "BLS TEAM APPROACH WORKSHOP"
- National Certificate II in Caregiving
- National Certificate II in Healthcare Services
- Certificate of attendance in Eli Lilly (Philippines) Inc. "Train the trainers program on Diabetes"
- Certificate of Completion in "Nasogastric Tube Feeding and Electrocardiography "
- Certificate of Completion of "Pain: The 5th Vital signs"
- Certificate of attendance in "Customer Service Training for Healthcare Frontliners"
- Certificate of attendance in "Routine Nursing Procedures for Nursing Assistants"
- Certificate of appreciation and STAR award in recognition and appreciation as member of the Covid19 Team during pandemic year 2020-2021
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Angeles Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
Nursing Aide - Nursing
Systems Plus College Foundation Inc.