Priscilla Martinez
Dinuba
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at Westgate Gardens Care Center, skilled in patient-focused care and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Achieved a significant reduction in fall incidents through proactive safety measures. Adept at recording vital signs and fostering strong patient relationships, ensuring dignity and comfort in all aspects of care.
Developed strong patient care skills in fast-paced healthcare environment, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Focused on delivering compassionate care and maintaining patient privacy. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging transferrable skills to contribute meaningfully to new team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westgate Gardens Care Center
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure accurate health assessments.
- Maintain organization of patient care areas to enhance safety.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team members regarding patient needs and concerns.
- Followed established protocols for infection control and safety procedures in patient care settings.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dinuba High School
340 E Kern St, Dinuba, CA 93618No Degree - Home Health Aide
Acclaim Education, Inc.
4011 N. Fresno Street, Fresno CA 9372608-2025
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA05-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Bathing assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Compassionate
- Bedside manner
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Patient relationship building
- Maintaining privacy
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westgate Gardens Care Center
02.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Dinuba High School
No Degree - Home Health Aide
Acclaim Education, Inc.
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
College of The Sequoias