ZINDYA COLÓN
Springfield
Summary
A committed and versatile health professional with extensive experience in geriatric care, surgical assistance, and pharmacy management. Known for providing comprehensive, personalized care by blending technical skills with empathy and strong teamworks, this professional adapts quickly and contributes positively in multidisciplinary environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Geriatric Caregiver
Prívate caregive
Coamo
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided meal preparation and assistance to ensure that dietary needs were met.
- Implemented safety measures to prevent falls or accidents among elderly patients.
- Assisted with mobility issues in order to support independent living among seniors.
- Assisted elderly patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Communicated, updated and advocated care plans to patients and family.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration rate.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided on a daily basis.
Geriatric Caregiver
Home Joves del ayer
Coamo
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided on a daily basis.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration rate.
- Provided meal preparation and assistance to ensure that dietary needs were met.
- Implemented safety measures to prevent falls or accidents among elderly patients.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving geriatric patients.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle habits through nutrition counseling and exercise instruction.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions and monitored patient response.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities.
0ffice Worker
Pedrogo mechanical workshop
Coamo
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Cashier
- Preparation of parts orders
- Sale of parts and registration of sale
- Ordered supplies needed for daily operations within the office.
- Ensured compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Managed front desk operations such as answering phones and responding to emails.
- Processed invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and other financial documents.
- Performed general clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, mailing.
- Greeted and directed visitors to the office.
- Provided customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly
Pharmacy Assistant
Mepri pharmacy
Aibonito
01.2002 - 12.2004
- Reception and dispatch of medical prescription.
- Managed inventory levels of medications and supplies.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding drug interactions, side effects and dosage instructions.
- Received telephone calls from physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals requesting information about medications or supplies.
- Greeted customers upon arrival at the pharmacy counter.
- Processed payments from customers using cash registers and debit and credit card terminals.
- Provided guidance on the selection of over-the-counter medications and supplements.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, faxing forms, answering phones.
- Tracked expiration dates for all drugs in stock and discarded expired items according to regulations.
Education
Surgical Technician -
Edutec Tecnical College
Coamo, PR10-2014
Pharmacy Assistant -
Interamericana University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PR05-2001
Skills
- Knowledge of sterilization, hygiene and safety roles
- Dexterity for the management of situations that require a solution
- Attention to detail
- Team integration and maintenance of assertive working relationships
- Effective time management
- Effective in conflict resolution
- Ease of working under pressure, with little or no supervisión
- Palliative care
- Emotional support
- Attitude, behavior and social skill
- Ability to interact effectively with others
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Limited
Timeline
Geriatric Caregiver
Prívate caregive
01.2023 - 02.2025
Geriatric Caregiver
Home Joves del ayer
01.2022 - 12.2022
0ffice Worker
Pedrogo mechanical workshop
01.2014 - 12.2019
Pharmacy Assistant
Mepri pharmacy
01.2002 - 12.2004
Surgical Technician -
Edutec Tecnical College
Pharmacy Assistant -
Interamericana University of Puerto Rico