Monica Guerra
Port Hueneme
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Oxnard Manor Healthcare Center, adept in compassionate client care and medication coordination. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through cultural sensitivity and effective conflict resolution. Excelled in providing personalized patient support, achieving a significant increase in patient comfort and recovery rates.
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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
God's Hands Home Care
02.2024 - Current
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oxnard Manor Healthcare Center
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ojai Health and Rehab
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Cleaned and sterilized medical instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Provided customized care according to individual health plan.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA and organizational privacy-protecting policies.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shoreline Care Center
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hueneme High School
Oxnard, CA06-2005
Skills
- Compassionate client care
- Documentation
- Medication coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible schedule
- Compassionate care
- Cultural sensitivity
- Indirect patient care
- Patient mobility assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Behavior redirection
- Daily living activities assistance
Timeline
Caregiver
God's Hands Home Care
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oxnard Manor Healthcare Center
03.2022 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ojai Health and Rehab
07.2019 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shoreline Care Center
06.2016 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Hueneme High School
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