Monica Rodriguez
Orange
Summary
- I have the ability to work with patients with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Bilingual English/Spanish with the ability to translate
- I can work with patients who suffer sundown I have the patience and I can be alert and calm
- Certified nursing assistant offering 2 years of experience in healthcare environments. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Private Practice
Orange
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Cna
Mesa verde post acute
Costa mesa
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing sta
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
CNA
Infinity HomeCare
Orange
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients in home settings.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Education
Orange High School
Orange, CA03-2012
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Feeding Assistance
- Transporting patients
- Basic Life Support
- Assisting with personal grooming
- HIPAA Compliance
- Personal care assistance
- Infection control practices
- Patient documentation
- Elderly care
- Daily living activities assistance
- End-of-life care
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Private Practice
02.2023 - Current
Cna
Mesa verde post acute
10.2022 - Current
CNA
Infinity HomeCare
02.2021 - 01.2022
Orange High School