Araceli Velazquez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Driven Nurse Assistant with proven expertise in vital signs monitoring and providing emotional support, honed across roles at Height Street Skilled Care and other facilities. Excelled in enhancing patient comfort and safety, demonstrating a commitment to privacy, infection control, and compassionate care. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Height Street Skilled Care
09.2022 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
Nurse Assistant
The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield
03.2019 - 04.2023
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
Caregiver
Redwood Senior Living Bakersfield
09.2014 - 03.2019
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jhon Muir Charter School
Santa Maria, CA04.2012
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection Control
- Compassionate
- Responding to emergencies
- CPR/AED
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Oral Hygiene
- Emotional Support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Feeding Assistance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- RNA - Restorative Nurse Assistant
- HHA - Home Health Aid
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Height Street Skilled Care
09.2022 - Current
Nurse Assistant
The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield
03.2019 - 04.2023
Caregiver
Redwood Senior Living Bakersfield
09.2014 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Jhon Muir Charter School