Aisleen Tafoya
Silver City,NM
Summary
Professional with experience in patient care and support, demonstrating strong skills in case management and effective communication. Maintained accurate records of patient conditions and progress, ensuring timely updates to healthcare teams. Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment during challenging times. Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort for individuals under care.
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments.
Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating learning and growth in the workplace .
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fort Bayard Medical Center
Santa Clara, NM
12.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Silver City Care Center
Silver City, New Mexico
07.2018 - 12.2022
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Case management
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Record keeping
- Data entry
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Blood glucose testing
- Recording vital signs
- Mobility assistance
- Condition monitoring
- Restraint application
- G-tube care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Trustworthy companion
- Electronic charting
- Tracheostomy care
- Reliable transportation
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Basic life support
- Helping with medication
- Database administration
- EHR management
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Care plan implementation
- Range of motion exercises
- Patient assessments
- Reliable team player
- Feeding assistance expert
- Compassionate
- End-of-life care
- Documentation expert
- Patient lifting
- Intake recording
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- EMR / EHR
- Ambulation assistance
- Admitting support
- Medical records management
- Activity planning
- Observing responses
- Shared governance
- Medical terminology
- Documenting behaviors
- Safety precautions
- Healthcare ethics
- Feeding assistance
- Patient relationship building
- Family support and assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Respiratory equipment training
- Patient relations
- Vital signs monitoring
- Adaptable
- Patient-focused care
- Patient management
- Direct patient care
- Toileting assistance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Pediatric care
- Infection control procedures
- Compassionate caregiver
- Conducting intakes
- Urinary catheter care
- Bedside manner
- Collecting specimens
- Performing patient intakes
- Transfer techniques
- Geriatric care
- Collecting vital signs
Certification
- CNA certification
- CPR certification
- BSA certification
- CPI certification
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fort Bayard Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Silver City Care Center
07.2018 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Grand Canyon University