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Zanilda Teixeira

New Bedford

Summary

Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.

Compassionate professional focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse

Delegacia de Saúde de Mosteiros
Cape verde
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Provided patient care and assistance during medical examinations and treatments.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers effectively.
  • Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
  • Assisted in maintaining accurate medical records and documentation procedures.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery plans.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety protocols in the clinic.
  • Participated in community health initiatives to promote wellness awareness.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
  • Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
  • Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
  • Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
  • Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.

Nurse

Centro Médica Cardiológico
Cape Verde
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Provided patient care and assistance during medical examinations and treatments.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers effectively.
  • Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
  • Assisted in maintaining accurate medical records and documentation procedures.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery plans.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety protocols in the clinic.
  • Participated in community health initiatives to promote wellness awareness.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
  • Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
  • Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
  • Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
  • Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
  • Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

Education

Home Health Aide

Mass Prime Home Health Services LLC
220 Réservoir St, Needham Ma
07-2025

Graduate Certificate - Health Administration

Universidade De Évora
Portugal
06-2022

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

University Intercontinental of Cape Verde
Cape Verde
03-2021

High School Diploma -

Escola Secundária Dr Teixeira De Sousa
Cape Verde
07-2016

Some College (No Degree) - Rehabilitation Nursing

Instituto Politécnico De Bragança
Portugal

Skills

  • Patient transport
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient care
  • ADL support
  • Medical charting
  • Meal preparation
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Light housekeeping

Languages

Spanish
Limited
Portuguese
Full Professional
French
Limited
English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nurse

Delegacia de Saúde de Mosteiros
09.2020 - 11.2021

Nurse

Centro Médica Cardiológico
05.2020 - 08.2020

Home Health Aide

Mass Prime Home Health Services LLC

Graduate Certificate - Health Administration

Universidade De Évora

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

University Intercontinental of Cape Verde

High School Diploma -

Escola Secundária Dr Teixeira De Sousa

Some College (No Degree) - Rehabilitation Nursing

Instituto Politécnico De Bragança

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