Brook Cortez
Hospice Aid
Covington,USA
Summary
Dedicated CNA/HHA with a proven track record of compassionate care at Community Hospice, adept in vital signs monitoring and providing emotional support. Excelled in patient advocacy and healthcare ethics, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in teamwork and patient relationship building, ensuring dignified and attentive care. Diligent CNA with background in providing compassionate patient care and assistance with daily activities. Successfully supported medical teams in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Demonstrated exceptional communication and patient management skills, ensuring comfort and well-being. Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure patient comfort and safety. Track record of collaborating with healthcare teams to maintain high standard of care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/ HHA
Community Hospice
11.2023 - 11.2024
- End of life care
- Made sure all ADL's were taking care of on a daily basis
- Making patients as comfortable as can be
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment
- 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
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence
- Prevented bedsores in immobile clients by regularly repositioning them and ensuring proper skin care was administered
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering strong relationships and trust
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing
- Assisted with end-of-life care
CNA/HHA
Valor HospiceCare
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
CNA
Townehall Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted with all patients ADL's in daily Living
CNA/HHA
Magnolia Hospice
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence
CNA/HHA
Heart To Heart Hospice
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities
- Prevented bedsores in immobile clients by regularly repositioning them and ensuring proper skin care was administered
Education
Diploma -
Glen Rose High School
Glen Rose, TX05.1992
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
- End of life care
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Supporting personal needs
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient relationship building
- Healthcare ethics
- Observing responses
- Documentation expert
- CPR/AED
- Geriatric Care
- Client documentation
- Dementia Care
- Team building
- Mental Health Support
- Patient Advocacy
- Medical Charting
Certification
- CNA license
- CPR license
Timeline
CNA/ HHA
Community Hospice
11.2023 - 11.2024
CNA/HHA
Valor HospiceCare
07.2022 - 11.2023
CNA
Townehall Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2022 - 06.2022
CNA/HHA
Magnolia Hospice
04.2021 - 02.2022
CNA/HHA
Heart To Heart Hospice
05.2018 - 03.2021
Diploma -
Glen Rose High School
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