Nayda Cardenas

Observe, take and record vital signs, blood pressure and temperatures.

Assist qualified nurses in delivering healthcare to patients.

Assist incapacitated patients in dressing, washing, and bathing.

Feed patients at breakfast, lunch and supper and dinner times.

Administer medicines to patients at the advice of doctors or qualified nurses.

Clean and sanitize patient surroundings.

Take patients for a walk at the advice of doctors and nurses.

Make beds and change bed sheets for patients.

Assist and support healthcare scientists in analyzing samples.

• Trained 8 new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

• Reviewed work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance and safety.
• Organized and directed worker training programs to resolve personnel problems, hire new staff and evaluate employee performance.
• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.

• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.