Angela Rodriguez
Landover
Summary
Compassionate, experienced Certified Nursing Assistant with 30+ years in patient care, seeking a role with the Department of Health. Proven track record at Children’s National delivering exceptional care, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety with full HIPAA compliance. Skilled in clinical documentation, building trust with patients and families, and supporting holistic care in high-pressure environments. Passionate about working in school settings and dedicated to upholding school health protocols and policies.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
School Health Technician
Childrens School Services
11.2024 - Current
- Chronic Condition Management: For students with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, or allergies, the school health technician helps manage their condition during the school day by providing necessary care or helping with accommodations.
- Collaboration with Parents and Doctors: School nurses work closely with parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals to ensure that students receive the best care and accommodations for their health needs.
- Health Records: Keep track of students' health records, including vaccinations, allergies, and medical conditions, and ensure that the school is in compliance with health regulations.
- Health Assessments: Monitor students’ health by conducting vision, hearing, and other health screenings, identifying potential health issues early.
- First Aid and Emergency Care: Provides immediate care for injuries, illnesses, or accidents that occur on school grounds. They are also trained to respond to medical emergencies
- Medication Administration: Manage and administer medications to students as prescribed, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to health protocols.medical emergencies.documentation processes.
- Stress: Reduced stress for students and families with proactive communication and care coordination.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Childrens National
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Monitored intake and output to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Deanwood Rehabilitation
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Help patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Assist patients with mobility (e.g., transferring from bed to wheelchair or helping them walk).
- Help patients eat, drink, and assist with feeding if needed
- Report changes in patients’ condition to nursing staff.
- Observe and document patients' physical, emotional, and mental condition.
- Provide emotional support and comfort to patients, especially those who are ill, elderly, or recovering from surgery.
- Ensure patient beds are clean and comfortable, changing linens as needed
- Document patient care activities, observations, and any changes in health status in the patient’s record.
- Supported needs of 25+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington Hospital Center
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Measure and record vital signs (e.g., temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate).
- Assist patients with moving around the hospital, such as helping them walk, transfer from bed to wheelchair, or repositioning them to prevent pressure sores.
- Use safe patient handling techniques to avoid injury to both patients and themselves.
- Observe and report any changes in the patient's condition.
- Reassure patients and provide a sense of calm during their hospital stay.
- Help with routine medical tasks, such as applying and changing dressings, collecting patient specimens (e.g., urine, stool, or blood samples), and assisting with the preparation of patients for procedures.
- Assist nurses or physicians during patient examinations, tests, or medical procedures.
- Monitor patients closely for changes in their health status, including signs of infection, pain, or complications from surgery or illness.
- Notify the nursing staff immediately if any significant changes are observed.
- Adhere to hospital infection control policies, including proper hand hygiene, sterilizing equipment, and following safety protocols to prevent the spread of infections.
- Ensure patient rooms are kept clean and sanitary.
- Document all patient care activities accurately, including any changes in the patient's condition, treatments provided, and any assistance rendered.
- Communicate important updates to nursing staff, doctors, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bridgepoint Healthcare
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Help residents with basic tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming.
- Assist with eating and drinking, especially for residents who have difficulty feeding themselves or require specialized diets.
- Assist residents in moving around the facility, whether it's helping them walking, using a wheelchair, or transferring them from bed to a chair or vice versa.
- Ensure proper use of mobility aids such as walkers or lifts to prevent injury to the resident and yourself.
- Measure and record vital signs.
- Assist with repositioning residents to prevent bedsores or pressure ulcers, particularly for those who are bedridden or immobile.
- Ensure the safety of residents by preventing falls and accidents, following all safety protocols, and reporting any hazardous conditions.
- Help nurses with basic medical tasks like wound care, changing bandages and applying ointments or creams as directed.
- Record daily activities and observations about residents' health and progress, including any changes in condition or behavior.
- Assist with tracheostomy care.
- Answer call lights.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Capital Caring Hospice
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Provide pain management and symptom control for patients in the final stages of life.
- Assess and monitor the patient’s condition, including vital signs, physical symptoms, and emotional well-being.
- Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, social workers, chaplains, and CNAs, to provide holistic care.
- Communicate with the patient’s family members, offering guidance on care needs, changes in condition, and end-of-life planning.
- Offer emotional support to both patients and their families, helping them cope with grief, anxiety, and the challenges of end-of-life care.
- Provide counseling and listening support, and help families navigate decisions related to end-of-life care.
- Educate patients and their families about the disease process, the goals of hospice care, and what to expect in the coming days or weeks.
- Instruct family members on how to care for their loved ones at home, including administering medications, managing pain, and handling common symptoms.
- Provide bereavement support to the family after the patient's passing, ensuring they receive emotional support through grief counseling and post-death care.
- Serve as an advocate for patients and families, ensuring that the patient’s wishes and preferences are honored throughout the hospice process.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Specialty Hospital/Bridgepoint
08.2011 - 03.2018
- Help residents with daily tasks such as Activities of Daily Living.
- Assist with ambulation, transfers, and repositioning.
- Measure and record basic vital signs.
- Report any unusual findings or changes in the resident’s condition to nursing staff to ensure appropriate medical care is provided.
- Ensure the safety of the residents by maintaining a clean and hazard-free environment.
- Assist with maintaining resident rooms and common areas, ensuring they are tidy, sanitized, and comfortable.
- Report any safety hazards or maintenance needs in the facility to the appropriate personnel.
- Accurately document daily care activities, changes in a resident’s condition, and any observations about their health and well-being.
- Communicate important updates to the nursing team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Answer call lights.
- Change bed linen as needed
Certified Nursing Assistant
Residents at Thomas Circle
03.2004 - 06.2011
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living.
- Assist with feeding residents who may require help eating or drinking, including assisting with specialized diets.
- Provide support with mobility, including helping residents walk, transfer from bed to chair, and reposition to avoid pressure sores.
- Take and record basic vital signs.
- Observe and report any changes in the resident’s condition.
- Assist with medication reminders or administration.
- Encourage residents to perform as many tasks as possible on their own.
- Regularly assist in repositioning of residents.
- Ensure that residents are safely positioned when moving and assist with the proper use of mobility aids (e.g., walkers, wheelchairs).
- Document accurate records of residents’ activities, health status, and care provided, including changes in condition.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Washungton Hospital Center
05.1998 - 02.2004
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Help with feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves or require assistance with meals.
- Help reposition patients in bed to prevent bedsores or pressure ulcers, especially those who are bedridden.
- Take and record vital signs.
- Report any changes or abnormalities in vital signs to the nurse.
- Document patient care, including daily activities, vital signs, changes in health status, and any concerns or issues that arise during care.
- Record intake and output.
- Assist with sterile preparation of patients for procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington Center for Aging Services
12.1989 - 05.1998
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- 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.
- 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.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Education
No Degree - Sterile Processor
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA07-2024
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA05-2015
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Sanz School
Washington, DC08-2004
High School Diploma -
Stratford Career Institute
Saint Albans, VT05-2004
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
University of District of Columbia
Washington, DC01-1990
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Experience in Hospital, Nursing Home, and Hospice care
- Passing instruments for surgeries
- Patient monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Medication administration
- Healthcare ethics
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Sterilization techniques
- Documentation
Timeline
School Health Technician
Childrens School Services
11.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Childrens National
10.2022 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Deanwood Rehabilitation
09.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington Hospital Center
03.2022 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bridgepoint Healthcare
10.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Capital Caring Hospice
04.2018 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Specialty Hospital/Bridgepoint
08.2011 - 03.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Residents at Thomas Circle
03.2004 - 06.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Washungton Hospital Center
05.1998 - 02.2004
Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington Center for Aging Services
12.1989 - 05.1998
No Degree - Sterile Processor
Penn Foster Career School
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Penn Foster Career School
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Sanz School
High School Diploma -
Stratford Career Institute
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
University of District of Columbia
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