Abril Cardenas Lascano
San Diego,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Able to handle high amounts of physical tasks. Industrious Funeral Assistant with extensive customer service experience and good community relations skills. Strong foundation of industry knowledge learned over 3 years in mortuary roles and 3 years in patient care. Known for compassionate yet efficient work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Removal Technician
Service Corporation International
11.2021 - Current
- Transported caskets from morgue to reserved rooms to prepare caskets for viewing.
- Drove company vehicles to transport remains or families to services.
- Provided personal assistance, emotional support and personal care to clients.
- Met with over families to let them know the next steps of their services.
- Transported deceased to funeral home.
- Provided administrative support to funeral home staff.
- Dressed and cosmeticized deceased persons.
- Dispatched drivers to their next location, communicated with families, hospitals, asissting livings, hospice etc.
- Worked with and disposed of biohazard materials
Hospice Aide
South Coast Hospice
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Acute Care Nurse Assistant
Kindred Hospital
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Worked on regular basis with patients suffering from conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, burns and cardiac events.
- Consulted with up to 12 patients each day to review physical conditions and make care plans.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
No Degree -
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CANo Degree - Acute Care Nursing Asisstant
SDCCD Continuing Education
San Diego, CA06.2019
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
SDCCD Continuing Education
San Diego, CA04.2019
Skills
- Route Planning Expertise
- Safety Protocol Adherence
- Heavy Lifting Expertise
- Vehicle Maintenance Awareness
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service Excellence
- Physical Stamina
- Organizational Skills
- Conflict Resolution Competence
- Multitasking Capabilities
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management Mastery
- First Aid Training
- Problem Solving Aptitude
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Driving and Navigation Abilities
- Guest Interaction
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Removal Technician
Service Corporation International
11.2021 - Current
Hospice Aide
South Coast Hospice
07.2020 - 11.2021
Acute Care Nurse Assistant
Kindred Hospital
12.2019 - 06.2020
No Degree -
Grossmont College
No Degree - Acute Care Nursing Asisstant
SDCCD Continuing Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
SDCCD Continuing Education