Andrew J.

About Andrew

My career as a caregiver came very early in life for me. I became a CNA at the age of 16 and my Grandmother was so happy she had a story to tell me. When I was about 3, my Grandmother had a Mastectomy. When she came home the first thing I said to her was "I'm your doctor now jammar, I'll take care of you". We went to her follow up appointment which I didn't remember until she told me. We went to the doctors and I was mesmerized by the doctor changing her dressing. She said he was telling me how to do it so she gets better. Later that evening, my Aunt who is only 14 years older than me was trying to help change the dressing. My Grandmother said she never hurt and laughed so hard because of my reaction to what my Aunt was doing I turned red and yelled at her because she doesn't know what she's doing, that's not how the doctor said to do it". So my Grandmother in tears from laughing and the pain it caused said "it's ok, show Auntie Kris how to do it". I went and washed my hands, I pulled the tape off gently, I opened the sterile gauze pads and soaked them in the bottled water we got from the doctors, I took the gauze pads out a few at a time and I cleaned and wiped the area. I dried it and then I had to put the "icky toothpaste" stuff. Every since this story, I have worked the last 30 years in healthcare. As a CNA I get to spend more time with my patients. I love to hear stories from patients about there life. Patients are no different then my Grandmother...I have al

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Certified Nurse Assistant

Nov 2013 - May 2015

HRN Services

• Assisted nurses in admissions and discharges. • Responded to Rapid Response and Code Blues as needed. • Assisted in transport to clinical diagnostic units • Obtained vital signs, weighing patients. • Provided nursing care in accordance with hospital care policies and procedures

Nov 2013 - May 2015

Certified Nurse Assistant

Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

Silver Ridge Healthcare Center

• Providing assistance to residents both Long-Term and Rehabilitation. • Checking vitals, ADL’s, Feedings. • Documentation of all ADL’s using AccuNurse voice Data Charting

Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

Certified Nurse Assistant

Jan 2012 - Sep 2012

3D Medical Staffing

Certified Nursing Assistant Desert Springs-CDU/Acute Rehab, Spring Valley-IMC, Centennial Hills Hospital-Med Surg 8th Floor • Assist patients with daily care based on needs. • Obtain vital signs, I & O’s, reporting any out of range vital signs and observations to primary nurse. Monitor patient safety for fall risks.

Jan 2012 - Sep 2012

Lead Certified Nurse Assistant

Aug 2009 - Nov 2011

Pinole Acute Rehab & Recovery Center

• Assist patients with Physical Therapy Rehabilitation ranging from CVA’s, Hip Replacements, Spinal Surgery, Heart Surgery and Knee Replacements. • Perform Fall Risk Assessment, Supervision during ambulation. • Assist with Respiratory Issues including O2 application if needed. • Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

Aug 2009 - Nov 2011

CNA/ER Tech/EMT

Aug 2004 - Aug 2009

Mint Medical Staffing

• Provided technical care of patients including pediatrics and Psychiatric patients and • Performing venipuncture, 12 lead EKG’s, transporting patients to other units. • Cardiac and vital sign monitoring • Point of Care Testing, wound care and documenting all care/procedures. • Health screening, inmate assessment, inmate Rapid Medical Response Team

Aug 2004 - Aug 2009

Emergency Medical Technician

Jan 2000 - Aug 2004

El Cajon Valley Ambulance

• Performed patient assessments, advanced triage treatment in life threatening distress. • Responsible for EKG’s, specimen collection (blood, stool, sputum, and urine), wound care, splinting, and irrigation. • Participated in the exchange of information between off-going and on-coming shifts and in resident meetings as necessary, and operate a multitude of medical devices and equipment appropriate for field use as approved by the agency and treatment protocols. • Check all personal gear, assigned vehicles, equipment and tools to ensure safe and effective operation

Jan 2000 - Aug 2004

Certified Nurse Assistant

Jan 1986 - Dec 1999

Winchest Convalescent Center

• Provided nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures • Ensured the safety and well-being of the residents is maintained. • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming in accordance with established care plan. Given enemas to patient when needed.

Jan 1986 - Dec 1999

Southwest College

Sep 1999 - Dec 1999

Sep 1999 - Dec 1999

Half Moon Bay High

Sep 1983 - Jun 1986

Sep 1983 - Jun 1986

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