Carmen Sanchez
Middletown,CT
Summary
Seasoned CNA with a proven track record at Twin Maples, adept in compassionate communication and clinical documentation. Excelled in enhancing patient care through effective collaboration and problem-solving, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Demonstrates a strong ability to manage health monitoring and patient transfers, ensuring high-quality care and support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Twin Maples
Durham, CT
06.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Caregiver
Alied
Manchester, CT
01.2013 - Current
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
CNA
Apple Rehab
Cromwell, CT
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA01-2025
Skills
- End-of-life care
- Clinical documentation
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Toileting assistance
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Active listening
- Time management
- Health monitoring
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient care
Timeline
CNA
Twin Maples
06.2023 - Current
CNA
Apple Rehab
09.2021 - 07.2022
Caregiver
Alied
01.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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