Ana Balderas
Culpeper,VA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in elderly care, notably at Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation, excels in providing compassionate Alzheimer's support and vital signs monitoring. Leveraging strong multitasking abilities and a problem-solving aptitude, significantly enhanced patient well-being and safety.
Professional caregiver with strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support. Proficient in managing both physical and emotional needs, ensuring comfort and safety. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability to changing circumstances, consistently building trust with clients and their families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Breezyknoll Residental Care
12.2023 - Current
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments, significantly reducing risk of falls and infections.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Elderly Caregiver
Brenda & James Coppage
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as 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.
- 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.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Elderly Caregiver
A Brighter Day Home Care
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments, significantly reducing risk of falls and infections.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, VA12-2025
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, VA11-2021
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Bealeton, VA05-2020
Skills
- Housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Client documentation
- Alzheimer's support
- Medication assistance
- Dementia Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Housekeeping Duties
- CPR/AED
- Wound care maintenance
- Multitasking
- Vital signs monitoring
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Hospice Care
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
Attended at Germanna Community College completed the course in three months, then received my certification.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Breezyknoll Residental Care
12.2023 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Brenda & James Coppage
06.2022 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation
03.2022 - 11.2023
Elderly Caregiver
A Brighter Day Home Care
02.2022 - 03.2022
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Germanna Community College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Germanna Community College
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
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