Barbara De Garcia
Providence
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and emergency response. Proven ability to advocate for patients while delivering high-quality care and emotional support, ensuring comfort and dignity for residents with diverse needs. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and promoting well-being.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Steere House Nursing Home
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
CNA
Country Gardens Nursing Home
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
CNA
Sarah Brayton Nursing Home
03.2017 - 06.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
CNA
Private Individual
2016 - 2021
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Food shopping and meal prep
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
GED -
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MASkills
- Emergency response
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Active listening
- Health monitoring
- Compassionate communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- End-of-life care
- Emotional support
- Attention to detail
- Patient care
- Toileting assistance
- Basic life support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassion and empathy
- Team collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNA
Steere House Nursing Home
09.2024 - 07.2025
CNA
Country Gardens Nursing Home
06.2022 - 09.2024
CNA
Sarah Brayton Nursing Home
03.2017 - 06.2022
CNA
Private Individual
2016 - 2021
GED -
Bristol Community College