Nico Teofilo BARRETTO
SCOTTISH BORDERS,Melrose
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in palliative understanding and dementia care. Demonstrates a proactive approach to crisis intervention and physical mobility support techniques. Adept at effective communication and adhering to health and safety protocols, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Committed to enhancing dementia awareness and improving patient outcomes through compassionate support.
Skilled care provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Carer
Galashiels Nursing Home
SCOTTISH BORDERS, Galashiels
01.2024 - Current
- Read aloud to clients, offering mental stimulation and social companionship.
- Assisted with daily meal prep, promoting nutritious options for optimal health and wellbeing.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Maintained patient records, guaranteeing accurate tracking of medical history and treatment plans.
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Maintained excellent physical fitness levels to safely, securely lift and manoeuvre patients.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Safely transported and accompanied clients to appointments and activities.
- Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Administered client medication with care and precision, prioritising health and comfort.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for clients with dementia and limited mobility.
- Managed aggressive and threatening behaviour, working with clients suffering mental health disorders.
- Utilised mobility aids to prevent further damage to patients involved in accidents.
- Provided emergency medical assistance for rescue operations.
- Documented decisions to modify or cease treatment with strong accountability.
- Drilled regularly on medical procedures to maintain skill proficiency.
- Transported patients safely and securely to hospital facilities.
- Conducted thorough vehicle inspections daily, ensured operational readiness of ambulance.
- Transferred patients safely between home, ambulance and clinical settings.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Carried out detailed assessments of trauma patients, identified severity of condition.
Emergency medical technician
Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
09.2016 - 05.2023
- Applied Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) knowledge to maximise survival rates.
- Calmly and professionally transported patients to requested destinations in designated hospital vehicles.
- Observed and reported changes in patient's condition during transport for timely intervention.
- Supported specialist paramedics in delivering emergency care.
- Delivered compassionate, high quality and professional care when responding to emergency situations.
- Transferred patients safely between home, ambulance and clinical settings.
- Carried out clinical procedures with precision and speed to meet emergency requirements.
- Ensured equipment functionality through regular checks, ensured readiness for emergencies.
- Drilled regularly on medical procedures to maintain skill proficiency.
- Worked closely with dispatchers to respond promptly to emergencies calls.
- Worked under supervision and direction of Lead Paramedic in outside environments.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams at large events and contracted work venues.
- Documented decisions to modify or cease treatment with strong accountability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima Universituy
Philippines 06.2008 - 03.2012
Skills
- Palliative understanding
- Dementia care
- Proactive approach
- Crisis Intervention
- Dementia awareness
- Physical mobility support techniques
- Effective communication
- Health and safety protocols
Timeline
Carer
Galashiels Nursing Home
01.2024 - Current
Emergency medical technician
Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority
09.2016 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima Universituy
06.2008 - 03.2012
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