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Annette Saldana

Houston,Tx

Summary

Compassionate CNA with extensive experience with Assisted Living, skilled in health monitoring and patient care. Recognized for building strong relationships with clients, enhancing their quality of life through emotional companionship and effective communication. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and committed to maintaining confidentiality and safety in all interactions.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Work History

Caregiver

Brookdale Assisted Living
2023 - 2023
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Caregiver

Pascale Schmitt
2022 - 2023
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

CNA

The Courtyards at Pasadena
2016 - 2016
  • 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.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Medical Assistant

Hearing Health Center of Houston
2010 - 2010
  • assisting with tasks like preparing patients for hearing tests, performing basic hearing tests, and helping with hearing aid service and maintenance
  • Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
  • Created and prepared patient charts accurately for clinics and medical professionals.
  • Scheduled appointments and tests to coordinate patient care.
  • Maintained clean and safe clinic environment to prevent injuries.
  • Performed medical chart reviews to confirm accuracy and completeness.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.

Medical Assistant

River Oaks Pediatrics
2009 - 2009
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.

CNA

Mission Care Center
2008 - 2009
  • Supported and monitored patients with Alzheimer's and dementia, implementing strategies to manage agitation and promote a calm environment.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • 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.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Marquee Learning Center
Houston, TX
2007

Certificate - CNA

Texas Health School
Houston, TX
01-2008

Certificate - Medical Assistant

Texas Health School
Houston, TX
01-2010

Skills

  • Care plan assessment
  • Compassionate

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  • Medical care support
  • Emotional companionship
  • First aid and safety
  • Dressing assistance
  • Critical thinking
  • Infection control practices
  • Health monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Clinical documentation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Toileting assistance
  • Team collaboration
  • Phlebotomy
  • Check-in coordination
  • Medical office administration
  • Intake control
  • Patient-focused care
  • Monitoring patient progress
  • Laboratory maintenance
  • Medical terminology in english
  • Hospice care
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Electrocardiography (EKG)
  • Restocking lab supplies
  • Indirect patient care
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Patient bathing
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • General housekeeping
  • CPR
  • Patient skin and nail care
  • Wound care
  • Disease prevention education
  • Patient scheduling
  • Account management
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Communicating with patient families
  • Patient assessments
  • Procedure assistance
  • Infection control procedures
  • Preparing specimens and samples
  • COVID-19 safety policies
  • PPE usage
  • Dementia care
  • Documentation
  • Direct patient care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Heavy lifting
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Patient care and companionship
  • Disability support
  • ADL assistance
  • Medication (injections)

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Caregiver

Brookdale Assisted Living
2023 - 2023

Caregiver

Pascale Schmitt
2022 - 2023

CNA

The Courtyards at Pasadena
2016 - 2016

Medical Assistant

Hearing Health Center of Houston
2010 - 2010

Medical Assistant

River Oaks Pediatrics
2009 - 2009

CNA

Mission Care Center
2008 - 2009

High School Diploma -

Marquee Learning Center

Certificate - CNA

Texas Health School

Certificate - Medical Assistant

Texas Health School