Cherry Rodriguez
Winchester,CA
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
The Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center
Murrieta, CA
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
Private Caregiver
Personal Employer
San Diego, CA
02.2013 - 05.2018
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises designed by a physical therapist or occupational therapist.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Kept accurate records of all tasks completed during shifts including start and end times and notes about client interactions.
- Ensured proper nutrition by preparing meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by doctors or nutritionists.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized medication reminders for clients taking multiple prescriptions throughout the day.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Education
Temecula Valley School of Nursing
Temecula, CA12-2021
Skills
- Infection control practices
- Feeding assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Health monitoring
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
CNA
The Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - 01.2025
Private Caregiver
Personal Employer
02.2013 - 05.2018
Temecula Valley School of Nursing
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