Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Generic
Ava Neves

Ava Neves

Salt Lake City,UT

Summary

Driven Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and HIPAA compliance, done at Marquis Care. Skilled in fostering patient dignity through compassionate interaction and proficient in emergency response. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and bedside manner, ensuring high-quality care and safety for all patients.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Marquis Care
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • 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, pulse, respirations, and oxygen saturation.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • 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.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
  • Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
  • Supported needs of 12 residents under my care and assignment.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Restaurant Hostess

Applebees Grill and Bar
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
  • Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
  • Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by supporting coworkers during peak hours or when understaffed.
  • Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
  • Resolved guest complaints professionally, taking appropriate action to address issues and improve future experiences.
  • Trained new hostess staff members on company policies, procedures, and best practices ensuring consistency across all shifts.

Education

Actively Maintaining A Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2028

High School Diploma -

Coventry High School
Coventry, RI
05.2024

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
  • Basic Life Support
  • Bedside manner
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety Precautions
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Mobility Assistance
  • End of life care
  • Patient Lifting
  • Urinary Catheter Care
  • Inpatient Care
  • Geriatric Care
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Colostomy Care
  • Specimen Collection
  • EMT

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • First Aid
  • CPR/AED/BLS
  • FEMA
  • OSHA

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Marquis Care
06.2023 - 08.2024

Restaurant Hostess

Applebees Grill and Bar
09.2022 - 06.2023

Actively Maintaining A Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

University of Utah

High School Diploma -

Coventry High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Ava Neves