Consuelo Guardiola
Crosby,TX
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients and in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living and rehabilitation facilities. 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 and quality of care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Oakmont of Humble
Humble, Texas
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Promoted independence while assisting with personal hygiene needs
- Changed bed linen regularly to help prevent skin irritation.
- Reported unusual behavior for improved care continuity.
- Used initiative to respond quickly in emergency situations
- Operated medical equipment like Hoyer lifts Safely under appropriate supervision or guidance
- Conducted routine checks on bedridden patients to prevent bedsores or other complications.
- Maintained clean and safe environment for patients by following infection control procedures
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Measured intake and output levels accurately to help manage fluids balance in body.
- Reported any changes in patient condition or behavior to supervising nurse promptly.
- Served meals and assisted with self-feeding or directly fed individuals.
- Prevented bedsores. consistently turning patients every 2 hours.
- Helped patients ambulate safely with proper mobility assistance.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
CNA
Graham Oaks Care Center and Rehab
Graham, Texas
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or nurse in charge.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
CNA
Faith Community Nursing and Rehabilitation
Jacksboro, Texas
10.2011 - 06.2021
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Helped transfer patients from beds to wheelchairs or walkers, ensuring their safety and comfort
- Reported changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse
- Served meals and assisted with self-feeding or directly fed individuals
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Hospice & Home Health Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Beyond Faith Hospice & Home Healthcare
Graham, TX
04.2015 - 05.2019
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted in the delivery of patient care services as delegated by the RN Case Manager or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Completed assigned tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, errands, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.
- Performed personal hygiene activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing and toileting assistance.
- Assisted with ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Developed relationships with patients that promoted trust, compassion and dignity throughout hospice journey.
- Measured vital signs, recorded data gathered and provided treatment assistance to nurses.
- Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
- Assisted residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Changed and remade beds with fresh linens every visit or as needed.
- Specialized in delivering high quality care to patients/residents
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
ATI Career Center
Richland Hills, TX11-2009
High School Diploma -
Mercedes High School
Mercedes, TX05-1994
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- CNA 30 years
Timeline
CNA
Oakmont of Humble
05.2024 - 11.2024
CNA
Graham Oaks Care Center and Rehab
06.2021 - 04.2024
Hospice & Home Health Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Beyond Faith Hospice & Home Healthcare
04.2015 - 05.2019
CNA
Faith Community Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2011 - 06.2021
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
ATI Career Center
High School Diploma -
Mercedes High School