Angel Mercado

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
• Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
• Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.

• Provide quality care as a CNA to veterans in a nursing home setting
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
• Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
• Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.

• Provide quality care as a CNA within a nursing home setting
• Preserve patient dignity while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, bathing and restorative care

• Provided quality care of clients in their home
• Bathing, light housekeeping, assisting with daily living needs

• Provided care as a per-diem CNA for various long term care facilities in my area
• Assisted residents with ADL's and quality care

• Provided care in a long term care environment
• Assisted residents with bathing, meals, transfers, dressing, and grooming

• Dean's List: Fall 2023
• GPA 3.78

• Dean's List Fall and Spring semester 2022-2023
• GPA 3.78
• Professional Development: completed internship at Lakside NEPA, an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment facility.

Completed a CNA certification course