Alma D Funes Reyes

Certified Nursing Assistant

Franciscan Hospice

05.2015 - Current

Delivered exceptional personal care, enhancing patient dignity through dressing and feeding assistance.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Measured vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.