Aaron De La Garza
Alice,TX
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Premier of Alice
Alice, TX
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
CNA
Retama Manor Nursing Center
Alice, TX
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lamson Institue
San Antonio, TX08-2024
High School Diploma -
Lockhart Pride
Lockhart, TX05-2006
Skills
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Basic Life Support
- Toileting assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection control procedures
- Patient-focused care
- Quality Assurance
- Compassionate communication
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Transporting patients
- Patient Lifting
- Vital sign recording
- Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Conducting intakes
- Monitoring fluids
- Compassionate
- HIPAA Compliance
- Observing responses
- Companionship and emotional support
- Intake recording
- Ambulation Assistance
- Geriatric Care
- Range of motion exercises
- Valid [State] driver's license
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- End of life care
- G-tube care
- Healthcare ethics
Custom
Currently studying for LPN Nclex Exam
Timeline
CNA
Premier of Alice
07.2019 - 12.2021
CNA
Retama Manor Nursing Center
08.2014 - 12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lamson Institue
High School Diploma -
Lockhart Pride
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