Catherine Cardona Salazar
Wimauma,FL
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Etairos Health
05.2020 - 01.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ageless Placements East
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Nurse Assistant
Center for Clinical Immunology
11.2010 - 01.2015
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective handover communication between shifts, detailing critical information about each patient''s current status, recent changes in condition or treatment plans that may require special attention from incoming staff members taking over responsibility for their care upon arrival at work each day.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by promptly reporting any concerns or hazards observed during daily duties.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Nurse Assistant
Red Cross Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accuracy and ensuring patient safety.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
No Degree - English Language
Hillsborough Community College
Ruskin, FL02-2019
Nursing Assistant Course Certificate - Health Education
Clearwater Nursing Assistant Training Academy
Clearwater, FL06-2016
Diploma in Medical Visits And Marketing of Health - Medical Social Work
Andean Area University Foundation
Pereira Colombia 07-2011
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Education
Andean Area University Foundation
Pereira Colombia 10-2010
Skills
- Recording vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Geriatric care
- Documenting behaviors
- Reliable team player
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Patient care
- Ambulation assistance
- Medical office administration
- Feeding assistance
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved rescue a group of people through effectively helping with medical support in the Red Cross.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Etairos Health
05.2020 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ageless Placements East
06.2016 - 11.2018
Nurse Assistant
Red Cross Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2013
Nurse Assistant
Center for Clinical Immunology
11.2010 - 01.2015
No Degree - English Language
Hillsborough Community College
Nursing Assistant Course Certificate - Health Education
Clearwater Nursing Assistant Training Academy
Diploma in Medical Visits And Marketing of Health - Medical Social Work
Andean Area University Foundation
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Education
Andean Area University Foundation
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