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Blanca Mendoza

El Paso,Texas

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Villas Del Sol
El Paso, Texas
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.

Office Assistant

El Palacio Adult day Care
El Paso, Texas
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness, including washing dishes, wiping down surfaces, and sweeping floors.
  • Created menus based on nutritional guidelines and rotated weekly meal plans.
  • Ordered food items from local suppliers as needed to ensure adequate supplies of fresh ingredients.
  • Monitored expiration dates on all food products to ensure quality control.
  • Kept records of daily menu offerings and costs associated with each item served.
  • Ensured the storage areas were properly labeled and organized at all times.
  • Served breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to schedule provided by the daycare director.
  • Checked temperatures of refrigerators and freezers regularly to ensure food safety standards were met.
  • Calculated nutritional values of recipes before serving them in order to meet dietary requirements.
  • Stocked shelves with necessary pantry items such as canned goods or dry goods prior to meal service.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by the daycare director or management team.
  • Followed guidelines for safe serving, appropriate temperatures and proper presentation.
  • Kept kitchen areas clean, organized and sanitized accounting to proper procedures.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
  • Received and stored food and supplies.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
  • Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
  • Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
  • Organized office operations and procedures, such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, preparing reports and maintaining records.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.

Provider

Honor Personal
El Paso, Texas
06.2011 - 03.2014
  • Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on each client's needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.

Education

Nursing Assistant Certificate -

Cultural Technical Institute, LLC
El Paso, TX
07-2023

GED -

El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX
09-2011

Skills

  • Toileting Assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Maintaining Confidentiality
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Basic Life Support
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Collecting Specimens
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Transporting Patients
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • General Housekeeping Ability
  • Valid TX Driver's License
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Collecting Vital Signs
  • Assisting With Personal Grooming
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • HIPAA Compliance

Languages

English
Elementary
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

CNA

Villas Del Sol
01.2023 - 10.2023

Office Assistant

El Palacio Adult day Care
02.2018 - 09.2018

Provider

Honor Personal
06.2011 - 03.2014

Nursing Assistant Certificate -

Cultural Technical Institute, LLC

GED -

El Paso Community College
Blanca Mendoza