Alicia Pineda Mendoza
Auburn,GA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Northside Hospital
Lawrenceville, GA
08.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
CNA
Steadfast Homecare
Lawrenceville, GA
05.2018 - 11.2024
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
OR Technician Assistant
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Alpharetta, GA
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to safety and efficiency within the OR suite.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure smooth transition between preoperative care and operative phase of treatment.
- Assisted with positioning of patients on operating tables prior to surgery.
- Ensured proper functioning of all equipment used in the OR Suite before use on a patient.
- Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency.
CNA
PruittHealth
Buford, GA
05.2003 - 03.2016
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Coast Health Education Center
Acampo, CA09-2002
Skills
- Patient Observation
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL support
- Spanish translation
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Northside Hospital
08.2023 - Current
OR Technician Assistant
Northside Hospital Atlanta
11.2021 - 08.2024
CNA
Steadfast Homecare
05.2018 - 11.2024
CNA
PruittHealth
05.2003 - 03.2016
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Coast Health Education Center
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