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Christina Vazquez

Christina Vazquez

Montgomery ,NY

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with a proven track record at Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrates compassion and empathy, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Achieved a significant increase in patient independence through attentive support and skilled assistance. Expert in HIPAA compliance, showcasing a commitment to confidentiality and ethical patient care.

Being a hairstylist for 15 years taught me compassion in all situations. Time management while performing tasks is a priority.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Master Hairstylist

Ulta Beauty Inc.
05.2015 - 08.2020
  • Promoted products and services on social media platforms to increase reach, engage with potential clients and showcase service portfolio.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized hair consultations and recommending appropriate styling techniques.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Managed appointment scheduling efficiently, optimizing time management for both clients and stylists.
  • Utilized social media platforms for promotion of salon services, attracting new clientele through engaging visual content showcasing completed styles.
  • Achieved consistent client satisfaction with expert application of hair extensions for added volume or lengthening effects.
  • Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history, and desired outcome to determine services required.
  • Created customized color formulations based on individual client needs, achieving desired results while maintaining hair health integrity.

Assistant Manager

Sport Clips
02.2013 - 05.2015
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.

Education

CNA License - CNA

Middletown Park
Middletown, NY
11.2023

High School Diploma - General Studies

Lodi High School
Lodi, NJ
06.2007

Cosmetology License - Cosmetology

Bergen County Technicals School Paramus Campus
Paramus, NJ
06.2007

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Basic Life Support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient Transfers
  • Toileting assistance
  • Reliable team player
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Safety Precautions
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bedside manner
  • Compassionate

Timeline

CNA

Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2023 - Current

Master Hairstylist

Ulta Beauty Inc.
05.2015 - 08.2020

Assistant Manager

Sport Clips
02.2013 - 05.2015

CNA License - CNA

Middletown Park

High School Diploma - General Studies

Lodi High School

Cosmetology License - Cosmetology

Bergen County Technicals School Paramus Campus
Christina Vazquez