Clara Zavala
Fort Madison,IA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering expertise in vitals monitoring, mobility support and records management. Maintains patient comfort and improves quality of life with compassionate care and companionship. Proficient in proper charting procedures. Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
West Burlington, IA
05.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
Certified Nursing Assistant
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
Milford, IA
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Medical Staffing
Little Rock, AR
02.2023 - Current
- Performed Activities of Daily Living
- Assisted in feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional goals
- Participated in group activities to help boost mood, improve overall memory
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Point Care Center
West Point, IA
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Savannah Heights Nursing Center
Mount Pleasant, IA
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Blossoms Health Care
Little Rock, Arkansas
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greenbrier Nursing and Rehab Center
Greenbrier, AR
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Performed Activities of Daily Living
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight
- Assisted in feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional goals
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ozark Health Nursing and Rehab
Clinton, AR
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed Activities of Daily Living
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight
- Assisted in feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional goals
Education
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton, AR05.2013
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Arkansas Community College
Morrilton, ARSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IASkills
- Feeding Assistance
- Healthy meal preparation
- Emergency Response
- Restocking supplies
- Information Protection
- Bed preparation
- Patient hygiene management
- Patient Observation
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL support
- Basic nursing care
- Specimen Collection
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Education
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Feeding assistance specialist
- Hospice and palliative care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Catheter Care
- Vitals documentation
- Patient positioning understanding
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Adaptable
- New Hire Training
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS CPR Certificate
- Certified Phlebotomist Technician
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Point Care Center
10.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
09.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Savannah Heights Nursing Center
07.2023 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Blossoms Health Care
06.2023 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Medical Staffing
02.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ozark Health Nursing and Rehab
02.2022 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greenbrier Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS CPR Certificate
- Certified Phlebotomist Technician
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Arkansas Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
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