Carmen M Silva
Lake Placid
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3974
3974
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Keepers
Delray Beach
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Provided compassionate companionship to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff members.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and safety practices.
- Supported mobility by assisting patients with walking and transferring safely.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- 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.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant and HHA
Comfort Keepers
Delray Beach
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Assist client with daily activities.
- Medical assistance and also have a credentials to perform various limited medical procedures.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Documented client care activities in electronic health records accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Educated clients and families on health management and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Housekeeper
Self Employed
Plantation
05.2000 - 01.2022
- As a private house cleaner it was a good experience for all those years.
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant / HHA - Certified Nurse Assistant/ HHA
QM CAREER INSTITUTE
04.2021 - 05.2021
ENOCH Panama
Chitre, Herrera- Panama, PanamaEscuela Secundaria Nocturna Oficial
Chitre, Herrera Panama, PanamaSkills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Health management education
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Keepers
06.2024 - 08.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant and HHA
Comfort Keepers
06.2023 - 08.2025
Certified Nurse Assistant / HHA - Certified Nurse Assistant/ HHA
QM CAREER INSTITUTE
04.2021 - 05.2021
Housekeeper
Self Employed
05.2000 - 01.2022
ENOCH Panama
Escuela Secundaria Nocturna Oficial