Melissa Chavez Solis
Ventura
Summary
Driven Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Buena Vista Care Center, enhancing patient comfort and safety through meticulous care and efficient response times. Skilled in patient care and HIPAA compliance, demonstrating exceptional time management and compassionate communication. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and team productivity. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Buena Vista Care Center
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to Doctor, enhancing care quality and response times.
- Implemented infection control practices, contributing to a safer healthcare environment and reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal recovery trajectories.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address patient needs effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and improving outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Buena Vista Care Center
05.2021 - 03.2025
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and o2 Saturation.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Laundry Assistant
Buena Vista Care Center
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinated pickups and deliveries of laundry items as needed, ensuring punctuality every step of the way.
- Implemented new inventory management system to track supplies more accurately, reducing waste.
- Enhanced laundry efficiency by sorting and organizing items according to different washing needs.
- Safeguarded customers'' belongings with diligent handling practices during the laundering process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary environment for customers through routine cleaning of equipment and workspaces.
- Examined dried clothes to identify stains, tears and issues.
- Set up wash and dry cycles with appropriate settings such as spin speed, temperature, and cleaning agents.
- Assisted with unloading and loading customer laundry items.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Professional Medical Careers Institute
Westlake Village, CA11-2024
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Ventura College
Ventura, CA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Foothill Technology Highschool
Ventura, IA05.2019
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate
- Basic Life Support
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Billingual
- Time Management
- CPR Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Buena Vista Care Center
03.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Buena Vista Care Center
05.2021 - 03.2025
Laundry Assistant
Buena Vista Care Center
12.2019 - 03.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Professional Medical Careers Institute
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Ventura College
High School Diploma -
Foothill Technology Highschool
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