Lillian Hurtado
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Ambitious caregiver possessing over 20 years of experience with patient care in medical and in-home settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient care abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient and family rapport to provide quality care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA/Hospice Aide/Caregiver
Debbie And Robert Diaz
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Documented patient information and care activities.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for comfort care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Transported patients between rooms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Evaluated patient to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Observed patient under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Checked patient vitals such as blood pressure, heart rate and 02.
- Repositioned patient in bed.
- Administered breathing treatments.
- Comfort care was provided.
CNA/Hospice Aide/Caregiver
American Caregivers
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Documented patient information and care activities.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Supported needs of 3 residents under long-term care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Encouraged patients with music therapy.
- Took patients outside to ambulate and if the patient could not ambulate then by wheelchair.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Hospice Aide/Caregiver
Circle Of Life Hospice
09.2007 - 06.2021
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Helped patients until the end of their lives.
- Educated families about Hospice care and what to expect.
- Post mortem care.
- Assisting with the funeral home transfers.
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Secretarial
Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA
Washington Regional Medical Center
05.2002 - 08.2007
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Delivered high-quality care to 24 patients in hospital facility.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Prepared patients for different types of surgeries.
- Monitoring patients from surgeries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fayetteville High School East
Fayetteville, AR05.2003
CNA License - CNA License
Fayetteville High School East
Fayetteville, AR06.2002
Skills
- Documenting Behaviors
- Observing Responses
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Admitting Support
- Family Communication
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Chronic Disease Management
- Trustworthy Companion
- Calm Under Stress
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Patient-Focused Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Nursing Plan Development
- Consistent Follow Through
- Nursing Assistance
- ADLs Assistance
- Wound Care
- Monitor Vitals
- Assessing Needs
- Laboratory Testing
- Symptom Documentation
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Bathing and Dressing
- Intake Recording
- Patient Assessments
- Oral Hygiene
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Monitoring Fluids
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Quick Problem Solver
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Meal Planning
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Medications Familiarity
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Emotional Intelligence
- Quality Patient Care
- Collecting Specimens
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Nursing Assessment
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Needs Determination
- Safe Mobilization
- Infection Control Procedures
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Responding to Emergencies
- Admissions and Discharges
- Transporting Patients
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Family Support and Assistance
- Respiratory Failure
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Emotional and Social Support
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Database Administration
- Activity Coordination
- Feeding Tube Management
- Activity Planning
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Charting Expertise
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Light Housekeeping
- Safety Procedures
- Patient Safety Management
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Nutrition and Diet
- Memory Improvement
- Conducting Intakes
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Bed Transfers
- Inpatient Care
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Health Incident Communication
Timeline
CNA/Hospice Aide/Caregiver
Debbie And Robert Diaz
04.2023 - 04.2023
CNA/Hospice Aide/Caregiver
American Caregivers
01.2023 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant/Hospice Aide/Caregiver
Circle Of Life Hospice
09.2007 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA
Washington Regional Medical Center
05.2002 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
Fayetteville High School East
CNA License - CNA License
Fayetteville High School East
References
Jillian Franklin, RN
- email: JillianFranklin89@gmail.com
Arlene McAdams, RN
- email: ArleneMcadams@gmail.com
Michelle Wood, RN
- email: MichelleWoodRN@gmail.com
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