Brenda Calderon Evangelista
Salinas
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with 3+ years of experience in providing exceptional patient care in post-acute and rehabilitation settings. Demonstrates proficiency in monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring the nutritional balance of patients. Known for meticulous attention to detail in charting health progress and a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Salinas Valley State Prison
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and respiratory rate.
- Documented patient's ADLs, meal portion consumption, and bowel movement frequency.
- Conducted safety rounds for patients.
CNA Transport
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Safely and efficiently transport patients to various departments (e.g., from their room to radiology, operating rooms, or discharge).
- Assist patients in and out of vehicles, wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
- Ensure the comfort and safety of patients during transport.
- Communicate effectively with patients, explaining transport procedures to alleviate any anxiety or confusion.
- Coordinate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely and accurate transport.
- Handle and operate transport equipment (wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.) safely and correctly.
- Ensure equipment is clean, functional, and properly stored when not in use.
- Provide basic patient care as needed, such as assisting with mobility, positioning, and comfort.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Salinas Valley Post Acute
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Providing comprehensive patient care, including bathing and feeding
- Proficiently measuring and recording patient's vital signs
- Efficiently charting patient's health progress
- Assisting in maintaining patient's nutritional balance by monitoring input and output
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Gilroy healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering call lights, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output
Education
Some college - Nursing
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA05.2016
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Repositioning Patients
- Individualized Care
- Taking Vital Signs
- Bed Transfers
- Caregiving
- Vital signs
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Patient care
- Documentation
Personal Information
Title: CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNA
Salinas Valley State Prison
12.2024 - Current
CNA Transport
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare
05.2024 - 10.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Salinas Valley Post Acute
02.2023 - 02.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Gilroy healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
02.2022 - 12.2022
Some college - Nursing
Hartnell College
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