Claudia Benitez Castellanos
Houston,TX
Summary
Expert in vital signs monitoring and patient care, my contributions have significantly improved care delivery and treatment planning. Certified in CNA and CPR, my skills in emergency response and empathy set me apart. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
El Nacional
Nursing Assistants
09.2019 - 10.2023
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient health, providing timely updates to nursing staff.
Education
Certified Nurse Aide
ACE Training Institute
Houston, TX10.2024
Basic Life Support
Infusion, Inc.
Florida City, FL08.2024
High School Diploma -
Raúl Servantes
Ciego De Ávila 06.2016
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Toileting assistance
- Recording vital signs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- End of life care
- Electronic Charting
- Geriatric Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Ambulation Assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Collecting specimens
- Infection control procedures
- Intake recording
- Helping with medication
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
El Nacional
Nursing Assistants
09.2019 - 10.2023
Certified Nurse Aide
ACE Training Institute
Basic Life Support
Infusion, Inc.
High School Diploma -
Raúl Servantes
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