Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaweah Health Medical Center
Visalia
2020.10 - Current
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Communicating effectively with patients, family, and staff.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, respiration and reported changes to nursing staff.
Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Turned and repositioned patients to prevent pressure ulcers and skin break down.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hacienda Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Hanford
2013.12 - 2021.01
Assisted with ADLs, mobility, and transfers ensuring resident safety and comfort.
Monitored and record, vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported findings to nursing staff.
Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, providing emotional support and companionship.
Assisted residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Documented residents information accurately in electronic health records.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to nursing staff.
Cashier
Chevron
Hanford
2013.02 - 2014.05
Managed cash register operations, ensuring accurate cash handling procedures.
Trained new cashiers on company policies and best practices for service delivery.
Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Hanford Adult School
Hanford, California
2009.01 - 2009.06
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Lemoore West Hills
Lemoore, CA
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Patient care
Urinary catheter care
Feeding assistance expert
Patient lifting
Toileting assistance
Dementia and Alzheimer's care
Assistance with ADLs
Safety precautions
Feeding assistance
Positioning patients
Bathing assistance
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
CNA Certification: State Department of Health, Certified June 2009.