Carla Montealvo
EHC INPATIENT DIR DEP
HOUSTON,United States
12
years of professional experience
Certified Nursing Assistant providing ADL support, ambulation help, transfers using Hoyer, Sarah Steady, and stand-pivot techniques, hygiene care, and food intake monitoring for patients recovering in rehabilitation and wellness settings. Maintains dignity and safety during hands-on care, documents daily changes, and reports 10+ patient condition updates per shift to nursing teams with dependable bedside follow-through. Uses a friendly communication style to help patients stay comfortable and engaged in care routines.
Work History
Encompass Rehabilitation Center The Vintage
1 Year 10 Months- Support patient transfers during 10 daily moves using Hoyer, Sarah Steady, and stand-pivot techniques.
- Deliver friendly bedside support that resolves concerns quickly and maintains high patient satisfaction.
- Provide hygiene care for patients recovering from stroke, hip replacement, and chronic illness to support independence.
- Assist with breakfast, lunch, and dinner while documenting meal intake accurately for each patient.
- Support daily weight checks, ACHS testing, and Q2 rotation schedules while keeping care tasks organized.
- Participate in educational programs and preceptorship training to strengthen clinical knowledge and bedside practice.
Cypress Pointe Health & Wellness
3 Months- Supported daily patient care activities 10 times weekly by assisting with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Documented patient care notes and observed medical or behavioral changes in daily records.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported patient comfort and independence through calm, attentive bedside care.
- Maintained organized routines by prioritizing assigned care tasks and coordinating closely with nursing staff.
Personal Care Assistant
8 Years 6 Months- Assisted residents with meals, hydration, and feeding support according to individual care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly to nursing staff for follow-up.
- Provided safe transfer assistance using proper body mechanics and resident-centered techniques.
- Maintained clean, organized resident spaces and restocked supplies as needed.
Education
CPR-BLS
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Medical Assistant
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy Technician
Skills
Activities of daily living assistance
Patient mobility & transfer
Vital signs monitoring
Nutrition & feeding assistance
Restorative care support
Organization and time management
Communication
Customer service
Task prioritization
Calm under pressure
Phlebotomy
Catheter care
Specimen collection & handling
Infection control procedures
HIPAA compliance
CNA licensure
CPR & BLS certification
Medical terminology
Patient advocacy
Timeline
Encompass Rehabilitation Center The Vintage
EHC INPATIENT DIR DEP
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Cypress Pointe Health & Wellness
ML Healthcare Services
09.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Personal Care Assistant
The Medallion
01.2015 - 07.2023Read More
American Red Cross Association
CPR-BLS
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Academy of Exceptional Healthcare
Certified Nursing Assistant from Certified Medical Assistant
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Cyfair Career Institute
Phlebotomy from Phlebotomy Technician
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