Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care, HIPAA compliance, and Alzheimer's care, honed at Southland Care Center and Alamitos Rehabilitation Hospital. Excels in providing compassionate support and ensuring safety, significantly reducing fall incidents. Skilled in electronic charting and fostering patient dignity, consistently delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes.
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Aurora Nunez
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Southland Care Center
Certified Nursing Assistant
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Alamitos Rehabilitation Hospital
Certified Nursing Assistant
04.2019 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Private Care
Caregiver, Special Needs
01.2015 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
- Assisted clients in achieving their daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement.
- Provided compassionate care for special needs clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
- Offered support to assist with supervising special needs individuals in home.
Education
Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA
from Nursing
University Overview
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Safety Precautions
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Adaptable
- Colostomy Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Condition Monitoring
Certification
BSL AND CPR CERTIFIED
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southland Care Center
10.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alamitos Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2019 - 10.2021
Caregiver, Special Needs
Private Care
01.2015 - 03.2018
Long Beach City College
from Nursing
BSL AND CPR CERTIFIED
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