Anita Telles
La Puente,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Monitor
Bassett School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Attended to needs of students and informed school personnel of unusual behavior or health problems.
- Provided mental, emotional and physical support to children with special needs using positive reinforcement.
- Monitored conduct of students on school buses to maintain discipline and safety.
- Communicated with classroom teachers, principals and parents to discuss student backgrounds, medical problems and behaviors.
In Home Supportive Services
Mother-In Law
02.2015 - 03.2018
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Medical Assistant
John Howard M.D.
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beverly Hospital
04.2007 - 10.2011
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
GED -
Abraham Lincoln High School
Los Angeles, CA06.1983
Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- CPR Certification
- Organizational Skills
- Bathing Assistance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Basic Life Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Dressing Assistance
- Patient Care
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Safety Monitor
Bassett School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
In Home Supportive Services
Mother-In Law
02.2015 - 03.2018
Medical Assistant
John Howard M.D.
11.2012 - 01.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beverly Hospital
04.2007 - 10.2011
GED -
Abraham Lincoln High School