Carina Rojas
Clifton ,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at Select Medical Hospital, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while promoting dignity through effective communication and emotional support. Skilled in wound care and maintaining high hygiene standards, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Select Medical Hospital
Rochelle Park, NJ
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for accurate records.
- Provided support in bathing, dressing, and feeding patients to promote dignity and independence.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care plans and daily activities.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Elevated hygiene standards in patient rooms, utilizing sterilization techniques and infection control protocols.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Catheter care
- Patient assessments
- Call light response
- Patient mobility support
- Patient care and safety
- Vital signs
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Certified nursing assistant
- CPR certification
- Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Feeding assistance
- Room cleaning and restocking
- Wound care
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Select Medical Hospital
12.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Valley High School