Alain Justiz

Dedicated Caregiver with extensive experience in assisting clients with daily living activities, providing emotional support, and monitoring vital signs. Skilled in multitasking, effective communication, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Eager to leverage compassionate care and organizational skills to enhance client satisfaction in a caregiving role.

DSP at Crawn Medical Center (2017-11 – 2018-12)

• Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs.
• Served clients regular balanced meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Cleaned and organized client's living quarters to make living conditions more hospitable.
• Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of residents.
• Entertained, conversed with, and read aloud to patients to keep mentally healthy and alert.
• Performed healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under direction of registered nurses and physiotherapists.

Direct Care Worker at NeuroRestorative (2017-02 – 2017-11)

• Assisted clients with daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, and eating, displaying patience and understanding.
• Supervised and assisted patients during showers and baths.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations by following established protocols, illustrating effective decision-making capabilities.
• Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Direct Support Professional at Nurse Staffing Agency (2013-06 – 2014-04)

• Assisted clients with daily living tasks such as hygiene, meal preparation, dressing, grooming, housekeeping duties.
• Maintained accurate records of client data including incident reports, progress notes, treatment plans.
• Provided guidance to clients in order to help them achieve their goals and objectives related to independent living skills.

Registered Nurse at Hospital Maternity (1999-06 – 2009-03)

• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
• Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
• Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
• Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
• Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
• Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
• Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families.
• Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards.
• Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations.
• Protected patients' rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination.
• Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
• Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
• Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution.
• Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs.
• Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
• Assumed leadership role when supervising staff nurses or students in clinical rotations.
• Delivered non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights.
• Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being.
• Educated patient and family members on symptom management and supportive treatments to improve continuity of care.

Medical Assistant at Psychiatric Hospital (1995-11 – 1999-05)

Associate in Science (A.S.) in Nurse – Nurse School, Santa Clara, Cuba (1997-07)