Cheryl Navarro
League City,TX
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Organized and dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
BrightStar Home Health
Arizona And Texas
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Care Giver/Med Tech
Serentity Circle
City, Arizona
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
Elderly Caregiver
Brookdale Springs
City, Arizona
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Teachers Assistant/Certified Nurses Assistant
The ACES School
City, AZ
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Facilitated behavior Management when required.
- Administered medication as needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Certified Nurses Assistant
Cedar Ridge, Integris Medical And Visiting Angeles
Oklahoma City Metro Area
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Teachers Assistant
The ACES School
City, Arizona
01.2012 - 08.2015
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Paraprofessional
San Bernardino Schools And Dysart School District
San Bernardino, CA
08.1993 - 05.2006
- Worked with special needs children at various grade levels providing instruction and correcting behavior.
- Assisted special needs children with speech and language delays.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Medical Assistant - Medical
Northwest College
Need LocationCertificate of Completion Pharmacy Technician - Medical
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZWork Keys Certification -
Arizona School District
Need LocationMedical Technician Certification - Medical
Assisted Living Training School
Need LocationHigh School Diploma -
Ganesha High School
Pomona, CACertified Nursing Assistant - Medical
Medstart Academy
Need LocationSkills
- Medication Administration
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Progress Tracking
- Needs Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Client Records Management
- Team Collaboration
- Behavioral Management
Timeline
Caregiver
BrightStar Home Health
06.2023 - Current
Care Giver/Med Tech
Serentity Circle
08.2022 - 06.2023
Elderly Caregiver
Brookdale Springs
01.2021 - 06.2022
Teachers Assistant/Certified Nurses Assistant
The ACES School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Certified Nurses Assistant
Cedar Ridge, Integris Medical And Visiting Angeles
09.2015 - 03.2020
Teachers Assistant
The ACES School
01.2012 - 08.2015
Paraprofessional
San Bernardino Schools And Dysart School District
08.1993 - 05.2006
Certificate of Completion - Medical Assistant - Medical
Northwest College
Certificate of Completion Pharmacy Technician - Medical
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Work Keys Certification -
Arizona School District
Medical Technician Certification - Medical
Assisted Living Training School
High School Diploma -
Ganesha High School
Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical
Medstart Academy