Carmen Santos
East Hartford,CT
Summary
Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. Advanced knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia. A Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Hartford Healthcare employee with experience in Medical Records & Billing as well as patient care in acute care, dialysis and skilled nursing settings. Versatile and adaptable individual able to work well with a team or independently. Possess strong customer service skills and a desire to grow.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Hospital Of Central Connecticut
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing
- Took patients' vital signs
- Performed EKGs
- Take finger pricks
- Helped transport patients
- Reported abnormalities to nurse
- Turned and repositioned patients
- Cleaned and bathed patients
- Provided patient care
- Assisted with patients' transfer and ambulation
- Charted and documented activities
- Monitored telemetry on patients.
- Supported needs of 6+ residents under long-term care.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Jefferson House
11.2018 - 02.2023
- Recorded basic patient information, including pre-dialysis weight, blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and pulse
- Coordinated with nursing team to provide best care to residents
- Picked up additional shifts where needed
- Provided administrative support (patient records, reception, typing, filing)
- Maintained patient confidentiality per HIPAA requirements
- Provided high-quality care to residents in support of nursing staff
- Oriented and trained new nursing aids.
- Supported needs of 8 + residents under long-term care.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The hearth of Glastonbury
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided high-quality care to residents in support of nursing staff
- Oriented and trained new nurse aides
- Assisted with patient grooming, bathing/dressing, toileting assistance, hygiene standards, medication support, meal preparation, safety and monitoring
- Familiar with HIPAA regulations, EMR risk assessment, healthcare software, medical terminology, Foley catheter, dementia, and Alzheimer's.
Education
High school diploma -
American Institute of Business
West Hartford, CT06.2018
Skills
- Flexibility
- Medical Knowledge
- Empathy and Compassion
- Positive Attitude
- Physical Strength
- Communication Skills
- Dialysis Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Meal Preparation
- Direct Patient Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- CPR Certification
- Specimen Collection
- Infection control standards
- Recording vital signs
- Time Management
Certification
- CNA
- CPR Certification
Personal Information
Title: CNA
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Hospital Of Central Connecticut
04.2023 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Jefferson House
11.2018 - 02.2023
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The hearth of Glastonbury
08.2018 - 04.2020
High school diploma -
American Institute of Business
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