Aeriel Cuadra
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, and highly adaptable professional with a strong background as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Recognized for delivering patient-focused care, maintaining meticulous records, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Demonstrates communication, empathy, and time management skills and versatility. Eager to leverage these strengths in any role, continually seeking opportunities to grow, contribute, and exceed expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Aide
First Choice In-home Care
Tacoma, WA
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Adhered to agency policies and procedures while providing home health services.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including changing linens, laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Claire Hospital
Lakewood, WA
12.2011 - 10.2024
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to de-escalate tense situations and promote a sense of trust and safety.
- Maintained constant observation and intervention of the patient to prevent self-harm or harm to others.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bethel High School
Spanaway, WA06-2010
Some College (No Degree) - Dentist Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Renton, WACertified Nurse Assistant
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WASkills
- Quality program protocols
- Client documentation
- Client safety and first aid
- Clinical quality program standards
- Behavioral management
- Patient transportation
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Patient care
- Compassionate client care
- State regulations
- Care plan adherence
- Housekeeping
- Care Plan Evaluation
- Progress documentation
- Behavior redirection
- Community activities
Certification
- BLS
- CNA Certificate
Affiliations
- cooking
- orchid care
- reading the bible
- love all things disney
- traveling
- foody
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Care Aide
First Choice In-home Care
01.2022 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Claire Hospital
12.2011 - 10.2024
- BLS
- CNA Certificate
High School Diploma -
Bethel High School
Some College (No Degree) - Dentist Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Certified Nurse Assistant
Clover Park Technical College
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